Suggestions for Nighttime Colostomy Pouch Alternatives

Hi, I am only 12 weeks into this. I have a colostomy that seems to be well-behaved. Just like before surgery, I drink my coffee, poop, and go on with my day. I'm using a mio convex closed pouch, so I just change it daily and don't worry. That means I'm wearing an empty pouch most of the time. My skin is getting a bit itchy, and I'm not looking forward to the summertime heat. What can I wear, maybe during the night, to give my skin some relief? Something like a smaller bag with a smaller adhesive area? But I've been unable to find one. Any suggestions out there? My stoma sits on a baseball-sized hernia? belly fat? It's been like that since the surgery. And yes, I've named it the Mouse House.

I'm not sure about a smaller bag, but if you aren't leaking, then the itchiness is likely a fungal infection of the skin. I use some Desonex on my skin. Powder lightly and dab with barrier wipes to "crust" so the appliance will stick.

Several other people here wash the skin with Head and Shoulders shampoo. I haven't tried that yet myself.

Either way, you should be able to relieve the itching.

Lots of people will give the skin some air time when they change appliances. That might work for you since your stoma is so well-behaved (mine is not lol).

G-Day throwdown,

It could also be the adhesive you're allergic to. Get free samples from all the companies and find one that's better for you as far as the adhesive goes.

Regards, IGGIE

It may be well-behaved right now, but when you least expect it… poof, you're covered in your own poop because you used a smaller bag. 😁