Is there anyone else out there that has used or is using Cymed products? I have both a urostomy and an ileostomy. I used to use both Hollister and Coloplast but would have constant leaks even when I doubled up on the barrier rings. Plus, I could always smell the odor from my ileostomy. My life was miserable, and I didn't think I was ever going to leave the house. So, I heard about an ostomy group at my local hospital, at the time I was living in AZ, and I went. Of course, being 27 years old, I was the youngest one there and felt very out of place. Going to that meeting was the best thing I had ever done, and to this day, I thank God for giving me that push out of my comfort zone, which at that time was my bed due to severe depression after my surgery. Anyways, the wound/ostomy nurse introduced me to Cymed products for both my ostomies. My life was literally changed from that point on! They are the best products ever! They move with and conform to your body! They have a charcoal filter that absolutely eliminates any odor. Because I have 2 ostomies and want to be discreet, I use the pediatric size bag for my ileostomy (probably because I never allow stool to remain in there. As soon as I can get to a restroom, I eliminate the stool so my bag is always empty). For my urostomy, I use the 9" pouch. They have bigger and smaller, but for me, I feel that is the perfect size for a female. Another bag that I always empty when I get the chance! I believe you can wear the barrier rings for added protection with Cymed, but I'm telling you, you don't! You cut them to size. I use skin tac wipes before I put on the bags, but you don't have to. I will also use Nystatin powder (prescription) if I have a sore by my stoma, then I will lightly dab the skin tac wipes on over the Nystatin, let it dry, then hurry and place the bags on before urine starts to come out. I have absolutely no affiliation with Cymed, but I'm amazed at how many people know absolutely nothing about their products. Even hospitals are amazed at how great they are when I show them. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me! 😊
Heqllo Cappabarstar.
Thanks for this very informative post. I must admit that I have not heard of Cymed products but I will look into them.
Best wishes
Bill
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