This topic is all about gathering feedback and experiences from people who use extender strips with their ostomy appliances. These strips are used to provide extra security and peace of mind. Here are some insights and advice shared by users:

1. Coloplast Brava Extender Strips
- Many people use these regularly for added security.
- They can be applied right after placing the flange or later if the wafer edge starts to lift.
- Make sure your skin is completely dry before applying them.
- They help prevent leaks by containing them when the primary barrier fails and stay secure even during showers, swimming, and other activities.
- One user cuts the "C"-shaped strip in half, placing one half at the top and the other at the bottom of a round baseplate.
- For square wafers or flanges with four corners, straight Brava Elastic Barrier Strips can be used.
- Some users report skin irritation, so it's important to monitor your skin's reaction.
- Frequent swimmers note that the strips may discolor after pool time but remain secure.
- Combining extenders with an ostomy belt can provide extra confidence.

2. Hollister Tapeless Barrier + Brava Extenders
- Switching to a Hollister barrier without integrated tape reduces the overall diameter, and extenders help with adhesion at the edges.

3. Hollister CeraPlus Extender Strips
- Some users switch between these and Brava strips, finding them equally helpful for quick changes or extra support.

4. 3M Nexcare / Micropore Pink Tape
- This is an easy-to-find alternative available at stores like Walmart.
- Users wrap it around the wafer for extra adhesion, especially in warmer weather or with frequent showers.
- It comes in a bright pink color, which is purely aesthetic, and may require multiple pieces to cover corners since it lacks the curved shape of Brava strips.

5. General Tips and Observations
- Extenders and tape are especially useful for swimming, showering, vigorous activity, and preventing accidental flange lift-off.
- Some wafers with built-in tape edges may loosen quickly, and adding extenders or external tape can help.
- For four-corner security, straight strips or four separate pieces can be placed around the flange.
- Always keep an eye on your skin's reaction and switch products if irritation occurs.