Three leaks in 24 hours

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steiconi
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Three leaks in 24 hours

Post by steiconi »

Geeze, I almost never get leaks, but had a wafer failure yesterday morning, with a repeat in the evening (maybe I used too much powder?). Then this morning, the pouch sprung a leak.

Probably caused by the diarrhea that's been plaguing me since I took all those antibiotics after surgery. Infectious diseases assured me they would take care of any problems, but now say it's my Crohn's disease, not the meds--based solely on a single symptom, not blood tests or anything.
Thanks, guys, really appreciate the bull.
Lee

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Mysticobra
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Re: Three leaks in 24 hours

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Well. That stinks.
Figuratively and literally.
I think you may have answered your question to your problem.
Plus. In my experience. It's a pot shot everytime we put one on.
Because it's not an exact science. As in placement.
This is the place for "bull".
Express frustration.
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To Dream a Dream
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Re: Three leaks in 24 hours

Post by To Dream a Dream »

Hi, Lee. Good to see you posting, but sorry about the leaks. Antibiotics always play havoc with my remaining innards, so can sympathize there. I'd get with GI & an ostomy nurse because meds can affect the skin ph, interfering with a wafer's adherence.
Hang in there.
Crohn's Dx '66 (perforated ileum)
Multiple Bowel Resections
Ileo '77 Revision '85
Celiac Dx
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