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Dave D
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Posted 5/6/2011 5:48 AM (GMT -7)
Went to the E.T. nurse yesterdayand we believe we found a solution to at least part of my leakage problem.

I'm pretty badly herniated at the stoma. It sticks out on a big round mound maybe an inch or more resembling a lady's large breast. Then the stoma itself sort of blossums out still another inch, all happening only while I'm standing. That's why I've had better success installing it while standing. So, I need something flexible with durahesive back that will sort of wrap around and sit on top. stoma opening size is 1 1/4 and a one piece would be fine or a two piece that is flexible enough to bend.

Next fall I plan to have the hernia fixed which is the real cure. I have several herna belts I wear(not at once) one has a 2 3/8 hole and one with a 3" hole.

Anybody? 

Dave D

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Posted 5/6/2011 6:02 AM (GMT -7)
Hello Dave - sorry for your problems. Do you think the Sure Seals that are applied on the OUTSIDE of the wafer which help to keep the wafer on and in place might help? They are meant to be used when a person can get 4-7 days of wear time from their appliance. It is super thin (like a layer of skin) transparent and very flexible due to its thinness and does help leakage situations.

My husbands only problem was removing them as they stick so well. Takes a little time and patience for some - others have an easier time removing them.

Maybe that can help you out I hope? The medium size for my husband was better than the smaller ones as it gave better overall coverage versus the smaller size ones.
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Posted 5/6/2011 6:22 AM (GMT -7)
Dave -- as another thought even though you have this uneven situation complicating the situation.

My husband started out with the Hollister New Image system that worked fine for 3 months. The adhesive started to bother him. We tried the all pectin wafer and he did not like it and didn't have the same success with it.

HOWEVER he uses a convex wafer which he needs but he was also using either and Eakin seal or Adapt ring under the wafer and paste at 3 oclock and 9 oclock to fill in which he did need initially.

He started having leaks........I logically reasoned out due to him gaining 8 lbs maybe he needed less convexity. We stopped the ring and paste and also switched to a different convex wafer which seems to be more skin friendly and he is getting 6-7 days wear time and the skin is a lot better.

So do you use a convex system at all? If so maybe you have too much convexity and need a flatter wafer or less underneath? Or if you use a flat wafer might you need some light convexity?

We are only 4 1/2 months into this so we are NOT experts by any stretch of the imagination...lol. Just thinking out loud if anything like this could also assist you.
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Dave D
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Posted 5/6/2011 7:14 AM (GMT -7)
Another UC wife
Thanks for the quick response. I do use the Sur Seals. But when the wafers begin to leak and stool gets trapped under the seal, in about a day or so the underskin starts to burn, so I still have to change it. For sure the SurSeals give me piece-of-mind that they will not come off while I am sleeping.
Convex wafers seem to make the problem worse.
The Holister new image looks interesting.
Dave D
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Posted 5/6/2011 2:47 PM (GMT -7)
Why don't you try a Cymed sample? I think they are the most flexible and don't have convexity but only come in one piece.
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Posted 5/7/2011 5:11 AM (GMT -7)
Equestrian Mom
Thanks for the advice. I ordered a sample.
Dave D
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