Is it better to put the wafer/flange on diamond shape or regular square? I’ve seen on a lot of YouTube videos they say to put it on in the diamond shape.
AL77
Nov 27, 2024 8:15 pm
AL77
Nov 27, 2024 8:28 pm
Yes, is it better to turn the wafer into a diamond shape and then attach it to your stoma?
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AlexT
Nov 27, 2024 8:36 pm
Don't know since I don't use that type of setup, but I'd imagine which way to set it would be dependent on your body style (like rolls, flat, creases, etc).
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xnine
Nov 27, 2024 8:37 pm
It depends on how you bend. If you do not have any irregularities in the area I do not see any difference. If you have a skin fold you have to see which is best to prevent any leaks.
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Ben38
Nov 27, 2024 8:48 pm
Whichever way works best for you is the best way to put it on.......trial and error is the only way we learn as we're all different in what works for each one of us.
infinitycastle52777
Nov 27, 2024 10:10 pm
It's good to rotate between diamond and square to give your skin a break.
imsafanwa
Nov 27, 2024 10:15 pm
What Lee said. It's a good idea to change things up now and then to give the skin a break. I go as far as changing the brand of the appliance via free samples occasionally. So far so good!
Beachboy
Nov 28, 2024 1:17 am
Mine is usually square. Once in a while, I'll orient 90 degrees, diamond.
Doesn't really make a difference for me.
Fishsticks73
Nov 28, 2024 2:17 am
If you are using a Hollister 2 piece set up you can put the flange on square or diamond. If you are using a Hollister 1 piece set up, which I use, and using the Hollister belt it needs to be applied square in order to attach the belt properly.
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IGGIE
Nov 28, 2024 1:24 pm
G-Day Al, I always go square, but it's up to you. However, I do like Infinity's idea of rotating to help the skin. Good one. Regards, IGGIE
ron in mich
Nov 28, 2024 2:14 pm
Hi Al, yes, the full pectin 4-inch square wafer is useful for that. If I'm bending down working on something, I occasionally get a sore spot by my hip, so I turn it to diamond. I've also cut the hole off-center to move the whole wafer over.