Topic Explanation
The forum topic is about the necessity of using Adapt paste to secure an ostomy bag. The original poster uses Adapt paste and a heated gel pack to "set" the bag, and wonders if this process is necessary.

Advice and Insights
- Ostomy supplies and routines are personal, so if the current method works, it's fine to continue with it.
- Some individuals have found success with using heat and massage to secure the wafer without paste.
- Trying different methods is important to find what works best for each person.
- Using Adapt barrier rings has eliminated the need for stoma paste for some individuals.
- If the current method works and the skin is healthy, there's no need to change it.