INTRUSION CONFUSION- WHAT IS A LEAK ANYWAY ?
(Ileostomy here). After rereading some posts on this site regarding LEAKS I am starting to feel the more I read about “leaks” the less I understand the meaning of “a leak”. ….could we all be confused or ill-informed as to what a leak actually means or is it just me? My Virgo personality has a need to know an answer I can cling to - yes I did say cling….it was the only word I could think of 🤔
A LEAK to me means anything breaking the outer bag adhesive barrier (where the rubber meets the road) …thus leaving a discoloration on the white tape and pooh wandering too far into dangerous territory. The barrier ring within - against my skin does absorb liquid and I am guessing this is why I apply a barrier wipe substance to skin surrounding my stoma for protection from this seepage- I DO NOT consider this seepage to be a leak - if there was no seepage I am guessing I could wear my bag for endless days - also output has a great significance to the leakage question…from what I have read on this site all newbies should learn the differences between ILEOSTOMY and COLOSTOMY for starters (and sorry urostomates I know nothing about that journey) and the huge differences in outputs (solid turds or the like or liquid) from each category….someone PLEASE what the frick is a leak - and type of ostomy and output involved…Inquiring minds need to know…..THANKS. jb
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