Is anyone but me having issues with the "New" Invisi-Close system on the Convatec pouches? In over 30 years with an ostomy, I have never had an issue with the closure coming open on its own. Since they came out with the new version and reduced the area of attachment on the closure by 75%, I have had seven accidents in six months. I have talked with Convatec, but they don't seem to think it's a big deal. I have a hard time believing no one has experienced this but me.
Trail Head
Dec 11, 2024 8:34 pm
warrior
Dec 12, 2024 12:19 am
Sorry. I never liked Convatec products. Any particular reason why you chose them?
jeanneskindle
Jul 15, 2025 4:35 am
I'm not sure what an invisi closure is. I still use the flange and the separate bag with the plastic clip that I have used since I was 44 years old. They sent me new products to try, which had a bag with a Velcro thing. I really didn't care much for that, and the flange was kind of awful, I thought. Go back to the old ways.
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Posted by: Puppyluv56
Hi Deb,
As you can see, the outpouring of love and support from this website will help you to find the strength to lift yourself up and out of your current emotional situation. I am lucky to have my husband by my side through all of this, so I will not even pretend to know how you feel and what you're going through alone. I do know that I have great friends on this site and in my life that have been by my side, and hopefully you have many by your side as well. You do have a lot of new friends here. Please feel free to talk through anything that is on your mind. We all go through a confidence deficit when we go through an ostomy surgery. Our body has been marred and your mind feels that way sometimes too. It is tough to move on, but you will. You will be stronger once you realize that you are still the beautiful woman you were prior to your surgery. Hopefully, you can reach out to a local support group and find some additional friends in your same situation. It always helps to have a sounding board wherever you find it!
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