Is It Safe to Use a Smaller Stoma Barrier?

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Jsbrecken1489
Oct 26, 2024 1:58 am

If I don't have any other supplies, is it okay for me to put a barrier that is smaller than my stoma? It's only about .25 inch smaller, but I don't have any of the supplies that fit, just supplies I ordered when it was smaller.

warrior
Oct 26, 2024 2:44 am

By barrier, do you mean the ring? The "O" ring? Or the flange that holds the bag as a two-piece?

The O ring should be stretchable. The flange could be cut to fit in an emergency.

Also, if you give the stoma time, it might reduce its size to fit your supply.

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AlexT
Oct 26, 2024 3:25 am

Cut the hole bigger. And that’s why I always get cut to fit things, never know when you need to adjust something. 

infinitycastle52777
Oct 26, 2024 2:12 pm

The barrier ring should stretch. If you mean the wafer cut it bigger. You don't want to strangle your stoma. That would not be good.

 

warrior
Oct 26, 2024 2:34 pm

Well, hopefully she found a solution and will let us know the outcome.

 

 

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infinitycastle52777
Oct 26, 2024 6:55 pm
Reply to warrior

I hope so, sure would like an update. Sounded panicked. I feel for her.

oldtimer
Oct 26, 2024 10:16 pm
Reply to warrior

Yes, I agree. One should be able to cut the hole to fit the stoma. But if for some reason one cannot, that can't be a good thing.

Please, let us know that you succeeded.