Hey, has anyone tried the Stoma Genie cartridge? What are your thoughts?
GoldenMom
Dec 19, 2024 5:36 am
SusanT
Dec 19, 2024 5:51 am
I tried it with my urostomy for the first time today. It worked well enough, but 1) it is awkward to completely change with only 1 hand, and 2) I had trouble remembering to hold it in position, making it less effective.
Both drawbacks may go away with practice. I'm undecided on my final opinion.
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Beachboy
Dec 19, 2024 6:05 am
I read about this on Amazon. Hands-free Stoma Genie mounts are available. Looks like they would work. Search for Stoma Genie on Amazon, scroll down on the ad to see different mounting options.
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Past Member
Dec 19, 2024 1:34 pm
I have tried it. And while the concept is a good idea, it doesn't work. And it is only designed to be done with a 2-piece system.
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aTraveler
Dec 19, 2024 7:05 pm
I use it all the time. I have severe nerve damage associated with my hands. Once you get used to it, it's more of a 1-1/2 hand operation than a 1 hand. My stoma likes to engage with me when I am changing my appliance. The stoma genie allows me to place it over my stoma, and then I can take as much time as I like cleaning and prepping my peristomal skin. I use packets for adhesive removal and also for skin prep — I can open the packets while holding the stoma genie in place. Opening the packets is the 1-1/2 hand operation. For reference, I have a colostomy and use a 2-piece appliance with closed pouches. Unlike many on this site, I change my ostomy while sitting. Lack of hand dexterity is an impediment to changing while standing. I say all of this to illustrate that your personal circumstances will dictate how useful it is to you.
warrior
Dec 19, 2024 7:14 pm
Hmm, sounds like someone I dated years ago. 😆 Jeanie Stoma. She took a lot of crap from me. 🤦♂️
GoldenMom
Dec 22, 2024 4:13 am
I have it ordered, and it should be here soon.
I do use a 2-piece system, so I will try.
I hope it works.
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