I am having a problem with my stoma retracting all the time. This causes more frequent breakdowns in the skin around the stoma. Does anyone else have this problem?
martha
Mar 11, 2009 2:17 pm
mooza
Mar 12, 2009 12:12 am
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Do you use a convexity pouch? I use Coloplast shallow convex, which pushes the stoma out, or try a deep convex pouch. Good luck, mooza
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New ostomate, we’ve all gone through feeling low and depressed over your ostomy.
This is a pretty open group. Right now, in summer, it’s a low response time—lots of family things going on. If you need something, call out. Someone dealing with your situation will post something sooner or later.
It’s just that time of year.
Take care, and good luck.
TexasGirl
Mar 16, 2009 6:46 am
Hi Martha. I had my colostomy done in May 2007. I have a retracted stoma and yes it can cause leakage problems. I have tried a number of pouches, etc. and have found that I need convexity. I use a convex barrier ring by Hollister. It seals to my pouch. I also put an ample amount of stomahesive paste around the ring to help with the seal and to fill in some around the stoma. I have used an eakin cohesive seal along with the barrier ring too. I know your frustration but I hope soon you will be able to find the products that work for you. My next step is to try irrigating.
The best to you, Debi
The best to you, Debi
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softncuddly
Mar 16, 2009 10:07 am
Texasgirl has a great answer; the only thing I could add to that is you might want to try the ostomy belt along with all of her great ideas. I too have a pretty flush stoma, and the only thing that works for me is the combination of the convex flanges, the Eakin seals, and the belt. The belt has been a lifesaver for me as I was changing a couple of times a day, and my skin was extremely irritated. The belt just pulls the flange in that much closer to the skin and pops the stoma out a little bit more to ensure the output goes to the pouch instead of underneath the flange. Good luck!