Opinions on Convatec and Hollister moldable wafers?

Does anyone have any thoughts on the moldable wafers made by Convatec and Hollister? I have used the one from Convatec and I like them, but I have issues with the outside of the wafer sticking after a shower. I also do not care much for the bags. I love the Hollister products but haven't used the moldable wafers. Just wanting to get input before I ordered them.

Hi Axis, I tried the Convatec a few years ago and it was one of the few leaks I have experienced while in public. I have not tried the others at this time but please let us know how they work. I have to cut mine and it is a pain. Good luck. Penguins7

I tried the one-piece by Convatec and it was a horrible experience. The poop would go under the water forcing it up and would have poop everywhere! I changed to the two-piece because I wanted to start to irrigate and found I love it! You can burp the gas if you need to without going to the bathroom (as long as you are in a private place) or in the toilet as you empty the bag. The flange and one pouch actually last me 6 days. That is better than any other except the Coloplast one-piece lasted 8 days the first time I used their sample but never that long again. I also use the Coloplast Y-shape strips that give you additional security and have not had one leak in several months! You can call them for samples. Get each company to send you their one-piece, their two-piece, the strips. Some are circular but I like the Y. They are really big and cover my entire abdominal area but I feel confident with them. I tried the moldable pouches at first and they always leaked. Then tried the precut 1" ones and they worked for a short time but my stoma changed and became a little oblong so I get a great fit with the one I have to cut! It is worth it to cut yourself. I do several at a time, one for the next change and one for my emergency kit in my purse! Good luck. You will find what works for you!

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Call Hollister and ask for some samples before you buy them. They will be happy to send you a few of them to try. All of the manufacturers I've been in contact with have been quick to send samples. To get your business, it's a small price for them to pay, and you get some freebies out of the deal.

They usually send several of the same thing. Coloplast sends three. That really gives you a good idea of how they work. Just one could not really do it!

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That's usually what Hollister and Convatec do as well. I've never had anyone turn me down for samples, Hollister sent me several sets of samples while I was getting my insurance set up and never batted an eye. They were actually pretty good to me.

I tend to my husband's ostomy as the stoma is convex and has a low point - we use adhesive spray on both the wafer and his skin, a barrier ring on the skin around the stoma prior to wafer application, an oval convex barrier ring on the back side of the wafer - both are Adapt products. I end the application with three 1/2 moon Brava barrier strips over the outside of the wafer. It takes this much product to ensure no leakage for 3-4 days. My husband is very large and cannot see the stoma, and I swear his skin is made of silicone, so the paste we all tried at first instead of the adhesive and Adapt barriers were a disaster! Needless to say, he is counting the days till reversal. We are using two-piece moldable Hollister with filter - since developing this system, there have been no failures. We have local ostomy nurses who are a great source of trial product.

I use the slims, they sit firm on my belly. Low profile.