Skin Protectant Tips for Better Wafer Adhesion

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infinitycastle52777
Mar 19, 2025 1:24 pm

I have found that if you put the skin protectant all around your skin where your wafer goes and not just around your stoma, your wafer will stick better to your skin. So if you have trouble getting your wafer to stick, try that out. Let the protectant dry a little and then apply the wafer. It will stick down better and give you a better seal.

Jayne
Mar 19, 2025 4:40 pm

IC

So true - as long as allowed to dry fully prior to application of appliance.

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bobwilson5999
Mar 19, 2025 4:56 pm

Try using a hair dryer on a low setting to dry off the area around your stoma. You can also take this opportunity to warm up your barrier to aid adhesion.

Beth22
Mar 19, 2025 7:13 pm
Reply to bobwilson5999

Bobwilson warming up the wafer. I do the same thing, and I make sure after it's on, I hold the wafer for a while, especially around the stoma, to make sure it's all stuck and sealed.

corlsharonl49
Mar 20, 2025 12:00 am

I use the hair dryer trick too and then sit for a good 15 minutes.

 

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oldfart1942
Mar 23, 2025 6:21 pm

Being retired with time on my hands, after changing the whole works, I lie down in bed, put a heating pad over the stuff, and read for 15 minutes. Not as fast as the hair dryer … but I do get more reading done.

I use Hollister 2 piece with Coloplast Bravo sealing thingy. I go 7 days between complete changes, and I have to work at it to get everything off. No leaking.

Give it a try.

infinitycastle52777
Apr 06, 2025 8:05 pm
Reply to oldfart1942

I can get 7 days' wear out of my appliance now too. It's great.

corlsharonl49
Apr 06, 2025 10:28 pm

Right now I am changing everything every day. Mostly, no leak, but sometimes it's hard to get the appliance off and sometimes not. I get paranoid, especially when I don't have to fight to take it off. It makes me think it's not sticking enough. Work in progress, I guess. I tried something new today, so I'm seeing how it goes.

Beth22
Apr 06, 2025 11:00 pm
Reply to corlsharonl49

Are you using adhesive remover wipes or spray to get your wafer off?

corlsharonl49
Apr 07, 2025 12:37 am

Using adhesive remover wipes to remove the appliance.

I guess I'm expecting it to be plastered to my skin. It might be all mental, right? I'm just having a rough streak trusting anything to work.

Beth22
Apr 07, 2025 2:57 am
Reply to corlsharonl49

If you can get the adhesive remover spray, it works way better than the wipes. And I'm sure you already are, warm your wafer up a little before putting it on, but not too much, and hold your wafer for a bit. If you are having adhesive issues, have you tried a different brand?

Fred383
Apr 07, 2025 3:05 am
Reply to corlsharonl49

Why would you change if there is no leak?

corlsharonl49
Apr 08, 2025 12:47 am
Reply to Fred383

Because I've actually had very slight leakage and only know it when I change it. This morning, I entertained trying to leave it on for one more day, but I took it off anyway. There was stool around the ring, and I had no itching.

It's frustrating.

Beth22
Apr 08, 2025 3:24 am
Reply to corlsharonl49

Question: How are you cutting your wafer? It should be to the size and shape of your stoma.