Having to change wafer everyday. Ugh

I used to go 5-7 days with not needing to change wafer and pouch. Then I lost 52 lbs. now I’m having a lot of issues and having to change everyday. Saw the wound nurse and they had me try different brands of supplies and adhesive barrier. Said hopefully I’d get 4 days out of it. Still changing everyday. Does anyone have any suggestions? I do have a belt for my hernia.

Carr,

On the barrier wipes, use more or them.... They make sprays and they work also.

I use powder and build up right by my stoma 3 times and then I put the ring/seal around the stoma.

I use the "C" shields on the wafer to increase the width of the base.

I switch my bags every time with a new maker/type so my skin doesn't break out in a rash. I also switch from flat, soft convex and hard convex. Also convatec has a new bag out that is a one piece that curves in a little...it's sorta like the coloplast one piece....but I've had better luck with it staying in and not irritating my skin or leaking.....

And finally I use a hair dryer every single time or I get leakage/loosening.

Good luck,
Clo

Post Edited (clo2014) : 1/17/2025 10:33:01 PM (GMT-5)