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Homie With A Stomie NS

Seeking Advice on Cups for Stoma - Any Tips?

Nov 16, 2022 - Jan 12, 2023

Can any experienced users of cups provide me with thoughts on them? How do they stay on? How are they used? Do they come in different stoma sizes etc.? And any place to get a sample of one? Tell me all I need to know....Would be interested in trying just for a break from the bag. Thank you all for any input. Have a superfine day...stay strong, smile on.
Your Homie with a Stomie
Tracy

17 replies | 1050 views

MoeMoe

Showering with Two-Piece Ostomy Pouch: Any Tips?

Aug 11, 2023 - Aug 19, 2023

Hi everyone! I have skin irritation and am trying the two-piece pouch based on my nurse's suggestion. The wafer has a material feel to it that is unlike the one piece. Has anyone showered with the two-piece? I'm really new to this so thought I'd ask because I'm still scared to shower without a pouch.

17 replies | 568 views

Insights On Sleeping With An Ostomy

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somar49

Showering with an Open Bag after Surgery?

Feb 26, 2014 - Mar 01, 2014

First time posting. I have a question: can anyone tell me if I should or can I take a shower without my bag if it's not completely closed? I had my surgery about a month ago.

17 replies | 8267 views

eefyjig

Shower Mishap: A Humorous Ostomy Mishap

Jan 12, 2023 - Jan 15, 2023

I just took a shower with my bag on since I changed it this morning. I always use a tiny binder clip at the Velcro closure for added protection. I took the clip off so that I could unravel the bottom and dry it off. In the meantime, my phone rang. As I went to answer it, I let go of the bottom of my bag - I must have forgotten that it wasn't closed while multitasking - and heard (and felt) a s ...

16 replies | 934 views

When To Contact Your Stoma Nurse

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Your stoma care nurse can be a valuable resource when you need help.

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Grammaof4Boys

Bathing Tips for Stoma Care

Jul 10, 2011 - Aug 26, 2014

Hello!

I'm sure this topic has come up before, probably before I was a member. Can anyone tell me easy ways to bathe? LOL. You'd think I'd know by now for I've had my stoma (ostomy bag) for a little over 2 years. I used to enjoy taking my baths, but now take showers with a handheld showerhead. I hate it! My bag still gets all soaked, and since I don't have a bowel anymore, I can't take the b ...

16 replies | 42332 views

Ostomy4life_22

Using Body Wash with an Ostomy: Any Tips?

Dec 09, 2022 - Jan 25, 2023

Hello again everyone!
My question this time is about using body wash while having an ostomy. Do any of you use body wash or are afraid to like I am? I have a brand new bottle that I really want to use but am super reluctant. Thanks for any and all advice.

16 replies | 1238 views

IGGIE

Waterproofing Your Ostomy Bag with Scotchguard

Jun 17, 2023 - Jan 12, 2024

I just had an idea and it works, 3M makes a product called Scotchguard. Spray the outside of your bag before you shower and the water just runs off, and it's dry after your shower. Give it a go. Regards, IGGIE

14 replies | 697 views

Firefly

Keeping Bag Dry in the Shower?

Dec 18, 2017 - Jul 26, 2022

How to keep a bag dry while showering?

14 replies | 5265 views

IGGIE

DIY Shower Cap Using Hollister Bag

Jan 30, 2023 - Feb 07, 2023

I have just made this as a shower cap allowing me to shower without eruptions going down the drain, very easy to make using part of the Hollister bag and anything that fits into the groove.

11 replies | 1087 views

petite

Fistula Care: Bathing and Bag Tips

Mar 17, 2013 - Mar 29, 2013

Hi, I'm quite new to this... I have a fistula which is a lot easier to manage now... I bathe every day and change the bag... Do I have to change it...? How waterproof are the bags? Any advice on this subject I would be grateful.

10 replies | 6654 views

Tomsha

Product Recommendation for Keeping Appliances on While Bathing, Swimming, and Showering

Aug 14, 2011 - Mar 20, 2012

Hi all:
I recently signed up for this site and have had an ileostomy since December 2010.
I have read so many postings about others asking questions on how others keep their appliances on while bathing, swimming, and showering. I hope the info below can be of help.
I've had a huge issue with my wafers not holding due to my body chemistry that causes sweating, which in turn causes the wafers to ...

7 replies | 9224 views

vpl

Shower Dilemma: Keeping Bag Dry?

Jul 25, 2015 - Jul 29, 2015

When people on here say that they manage to wear their bag for several days – how do you manage in the shower? I always remove mine before having a shower every day, then put on a new one when I'm dry.
I have tried leaving my bag on in the shower (I wear a one-piece urostomy system), but it takes so long to dry afterwards and you can't dress with it still wet.

6 replies | 4592 views

iMacG5

Waterproofing tips for showering with a colostomy

May 03, 2017 - May 10, 2017

Still experimenting, I had a left over pouch from my original loop colostomy. It’s big; fits a 2-1/4” (57 mm) flange. I presently use a pouch that fits a 1-3/4” (45mm) flange. I was able to fit my entire pouch into the larger one, attach a piece of tape about 5 inches long across the top of the bigger pouch and secure it with the regular appliance belt. It worked! My regular pouch was ke ...

5 replies | 2883 views

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