Looking for the Softest Convex Wafers and Adhesive Suggestions

I have been using Hollister 2-piece systems for 2 years. Just had my second hernia repaired with mesh, and my stoma is below sea level. Hollister wafers—whether flat or convex—are very, very stiff, especially the convex. I just can't wear them. Who makes the softest, most pliable convex wafers? I find that the stiffness of the plastic infused in the wafer fights off adhesion, then my poopies (which adhere perfectly!) get caught behind the opening and quickly moisten and cause leakage. A softer wafer would not fight so much, and I think would adhere better. Also, any suggestions on medical adhesive to supplement what is on the back of the wafer?

Hey, so convex wafers are stuff, and they make them that way so it applies pressure around your stoma to push it out. I wear a one-piece Coloplast Sensura Mio, and the wafer isn't hard. Convex is a different story. Medical adhesive that's the same as your wafer, I haven't seen anything like it. Closest I would say would be the barrier extenders.

Have you called Coloplast to see if they have recommendations? They've helped me several times. I use a 2-piece deep convex wafer, and it helps to make my stoma stand up.

I just started wearing a two-piece convex from Convatec and I'm not liking it. I went with that to use moldable wafers, and I am going to try the flat ones. A barrier ring is good to use before the wafer; it also helps with uneven skin and protects your skin. My neighbor loves the Convatec products. I like Hollister stuff; I think they are softer than other products.

I just started wearing a two-piece convex from Convatec and I'm not liking it. I went with that to use moldable wafers, and I am going to try the flat ones. A barrier ring is good to use before the wafer; it also helps with uneven skin and protects your skin. My neighbor loves the Convatec products. I like Hollister stuff; I think they are softer than other products.

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Beth is right; convex barrier/wafer/flange are designed to press down to force the stoma up. You may want to get samples of convex appliances from Coloplast and ConvaTec to see if they are more comfortable.

Two adhesives you may want to try are:

Skin Tac Adhesive Barrier Liquid — https://torbot.com/product/skin-tac-adhesive-barrier-liquid-4-oz/

Nu-Hope Adhesive — https://nuhopelabs.com/collections/frontpage/products/nu-hope-adhesive?variant=30946021769273

Good job, atraveler, in finding these. 👍

I have used both to good effect. 😉

https://my.edgepark.com/ostomy/ostomy-accessories/ostomy-tapes-and-adhesives/adhesive-liquids-cements/skin-bonding-cement-with-brush-4-oz-can/p/tr410

Another option. This is the one I use.

Hello BlazeHuber.

I make my own baseplates and use Probond adhesive, which is made for prosthetics.
It works fine for me and I see no reason why it (or any other prosthetic adhesive) would not also work on manufactured wafers.
It's often good to experiment to see what works best for each of us.
Best wishes

Bill

How do you make your own base plate?