Leakage with my ostomy

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Sunny Days Ahead
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Leakage with my ostomy

Post by Sunny Days Ahead »

I just had surgery 1/29/20 and am learning with my new ostomy bag. I had my bladder removed because of cancer. It seems that after a day or two the urine starts to leak. I'm not sure if it could be the barrier ring breaking down or there is another problem. When I take off my bag & start over it seems like the barrier ring has dissolved some. What could be my problem?
fapope
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Re: Leakage with my ostomy

Post by fapope »

I have an Ileostomy and didn't have much luck with Barrier Rings. Instead I found that a nozzle wide smear of barrier paste, provided the most effective seal around the stoma. I initially ordered Hollister Karaya 5 Barrier Paste by mistake. But have stuck to this product as it is so effective at sealing and gives no reaction to my highly sensitive skin. A Tube can last me three months. It took me a couple of months after the operation for swelling and stitches to settle down and even out the skin. I tend to change my bag every one to three days to keep my skin reaction to a minimum. Keep experimenting and you should find the solution.
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