Topic Explanation
The discussion centers around dealing with odor and stickiness in ostomy support garments. The original poster (OP) has been experiencing stickiness from their ostomy bags, which seems to come from inside the bag and affects their ostomy garments despite thorough cleaning. The OP suspects it might be due to adhesive breakdown or issues with the CeraRings from Hollister, which they have been using for about two years. They are seeking advice on whether others have experienced similar issues and potential solutions.

Advice and Insights

1. Brand and Product Recommendations:
- Consider trying products from the Salts brand, which offers adhesive removal wipes, spray, and protection wipes. Their backing plate design allows for more movement.
- Some users have had no issues with Hollister products.
- Convatec has a new flat extended wear pouch available in clear and opaque.

2. Deodorant Use:
- Some deodorants can break down the seal on the pouch edges. M9 deodorant drops have been reported to potentially break down the seams of Convatec pouches.
- Alternatives to M9 include Coloplast Brava, although it may be too oily and fragrant for some users.
- Alcohol-free mouthwash or Tic Tacs in the pouch may be less sticky options.

3. Product Issues and Experiences:
- Users have reported glue residue from the flange but not stickiness from the pouch itself.
- The OP has tried various Convatec convex pouches, with the old Active Life being the least problematic. However, newer products with extended wear adhesives have caused issues.
- Coloplast products were initially okay but later caused sticky and allergic-type reactions.
- Hollister products have also been problematic for the OP.

4. Possible Causes and Solutions:
- The stickiness issue might be related to the ring or the extended wear adhesives used in the products.
- The problem started after the OP had parastomal mesh hernia surgery, which resulted in a flat stoma, necessitating the switch to convexity products.
- The OP has not had issues with flat pouches with Stomahesive adhesive before the surgery.

5. Additional Insights:
- The OP is allergic to essential oils, which are present in some Convatec deodorants.
- The issue has persisted for two years, suggesting it might be more than just a bad batch of pouches