Update on My Recovery and Ostomy Care

After being hospitalized for stent removal/infection, I had an amazing wound ostomy nurse. She put me on a 2-piece high-output system, and I am 48 hours leak-free. The skin is healed, and I am no longer afraid to eat or drink. That led me down a path of dehydration, so I needed fluids during my stay as well, but overall, I feel like I can do this now. The Convatec skin barrier was also a life-changing recommendation! The before and after are attached.

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So happy for you!

Progress, great to hear.

So happy for you!

God is good and faithful 💜

You've got this now!

Living with Your Ostomy | Hollister

Great news. I hope you are now in a very stable position.

Regards, IGGIE

Thank you

Thank you, it was getting so frustrating.

Yes indeed.

Thank you!

Thank you! Feeling empowered.

Good to hear, girl. Well done! 😀

Glad things are going better for you. It's always nice when that happens.

It's always something to celebrate when you find what works... I was never told about other ostomy supplies that could help with leaks... Just reading posts on here helped a lot. I now have been using Sure Seal Rings and wearing my base plate like a diamond instead of a square like I was taught, and this has helped so much since I have a huge midline scar all the way up and down my stomach. I rarely ever have leaks anymore.

I have been using Coloplast 1 pc high output bags for 2 months now... What a difference! Almost no leaks and no blowouts at 3 a.m.! I sleep better too! Wish I had found these earlier in my journey! God bless!