This topic is about a woman who has been living with a colostomy since 1997 and is sharing her experiences and tips on managing her stoma. She also discusses her plans to create a stoma-height "sink-toilet" for easier use. Here are some of the key points and advice she shares:

- Her stoma was revised and is now recessed in abdominal fat, requiring strong convexity and extra sealing aids.
- She prefers using the Convatec Natura moldable convex wafer, specifically the older "Tupperware" coupling, as she finds the newer accordion version less effective.
- She uses matching Convatec closed-end pouches without filters to avoid issues like odor and pancaking.
- To improve the seal, she uses Eakin Cohesive Rings with a newer, softer formulation.
- Sure-Seal rings are used as an outer waterproof tape layer.
- She is disappointed with the recent Convatec pouches, finding them flimsier and harder to snap on.
- She is planning a cost-effective, stoma-height "sink-toilet" to avoid kneeling and reduce splashing, and is looking to collaborate with plumbers.
- She invites others to share their favorite products and ideas.

Additional insights and advice from the community include:

- She also likes Convatec’s Cera-line products.
- She is looking for plumbers in North Carolina to help prototype the stoma-height sink-toilet, inspired by designs from Japan/Asia.
- Forum members welcome her back, noting the group offers a good mix of support, advice, and humor.
- An alternative product set for post-surgical changes includes Hollister New Image 2-piece drainable pouch, CeraPlus accordion light convex wafer, Adapt CeraRing Slim, and Hollister barrier extenders, which are lightweight and typically last 2-3 days.
- Some former Coloplast users have switched brands after abdominal changes, with Coloplast light convex wafers being another option for mild convexity.
- A tip from a Convatec representative and nurse suggests wiping the coupling ring of the pouch with a wet finger before attaching to make it snap on more easily and reduce leaks. Bending the ring back and forth also helps.
- An upcoming Convatec "bag-in-a-bag" pouch with a redesigned filter may solve filter odor issues.
- DIY and travel aids include a member fabricating a shower protector and a portable container for emptying on the road, encouraging tinkering with plumbing fixtures for ostomy convenience.