This topic is all about sharing experiences and reviews of different ostomy products like pouches, rings, wipes, and other accessories. People in the community are discussing what works best for them and why they stick with certain products. Here are some helpful insights and advice shared by the community:
1. Many people find Hollister's two-piece closed or drainable systems to be reliable.
- These systems are often first introduced in hospitals and continue to be used successfully at home.
- Popular items include the Hollister 18182 drainable pouch and the 14306 wafer, with convex options and cloth-edged pouches like the Hollister 1-piece #8371 being praised for comfort.
- Using a barrier ring with these systems can minimize leaks, and the two-piece systems make it easier to center the wafers.
2. Highly rated barrier rings include:
- Salts rings, known for their long wear time, often lasting over 10 days.
- Adapt/Hollister barrier rings, appreciated for their simplicity and easy clean-up.
- Eakin Cohesive Slims and Eakin rings, which are effective for irritated skin but can be a bit messier.
- Coloplast Brava Protective Ring, size 27 mm × 2.5 mm (product #12037).
3. The full line of Hollister Adapt accessories receives positive feedback:
- Adapt remover spray and wipes are well-liked.
- Adapt lubricant/deodorizer is used sparingly.
- Adapt stoma powder is helpful but not often needed.
4. For adhesive and residue removal:
- Hollister 7731 adhesive remover spray and wipes are recommended.
- Stocare adhesive removal spray is gentle on fragile skin and lasts for about 30 changes.
- Coloplast Brava Adhesive Remover Wipes (#12011) are also mentioned.
5. Opinions on skin protection vary:
- Some people use barrier wipes at every change, while others only use them when there's irritation, following advice from ostomy nurses.
- Sudocrem ointment is effective for treating occasional sore skin.
6. The Coloplast SenSura Mio Flex system for urostomy users is noted for its excellent customer service.
- It includes the 16485 Skin Barrier Light Convex 50 mm flange, pre-cut to 25 mm, and the 12297 Uro Pouch Maxi Opaque 50 mm.
- Brava Elastic Barrier Strips (#12070) help secure the edges, and Brava Skin Barrier Wipes (#12021) are used occasionally.
7. Long-term users of Salts 1-piece drainable Confidence Natural bags report no leaks over 10–15 years.
8. Dansac TRE Seals are mentioned as an effective sealing option.
9. General tips from the community:
- Keep your routine simple and only add products when necessary.
- Try free samples from manufacturers before committing to a new system.
- Properly centering the wafer and choosing pre-cut sizes can help reduce leaks and skin issues.
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