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Sep 24, 2015

Help needed with colostomy bag adhesion

Topic Explanation
The forum topic is about a person seeking advice for issues with their colostomy bag adhesion. They are experiencing problems with the wafer staying attached due to sweating and the waistband of their pants causing separation.

Advice and Insights
- Use Brava elastic barrier strips or Sure Seal rings to improve adhesion, especially in situations involving sweating or physical activity.
- Consider using extended wear wafers, unscented antiperspirant, or waterproof tape to address sweating and improve adhesion.
- Try using a belt that hooks into the wafer's "ears" to prevent the waistband from causing separation.
- Consider using a large Duoderm patch or a hernia belt to provide additional support and prevent leaks.
- Explore the use of irrigation to manage output and consider using ostomy undergarments or support underwear to protect the wafer from the waistband.
- Use stoma adhesive powder, skin barrier prep, and tape to reinforce the wafer's adhesion and protect the skin.
- Consider using Mastisol or Vaseline Cocoa Butter Moisturizer for skin preparation and adhesive removal.
- Use a stoma guard to protect the stoma and prevent "pancaking" and leaks, especially in the case of a peristomal hernia.
- Seek advice from a wound care nurse or consider visiting ostomy care specialists for personalized assistance.
- Explore ostomy supply websites for specialized undergarments and pouches to manage the colostomy bag effectively.
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