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kvan
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many questions

Post by kvan »

ive been using convatec moldables with convex for many years. my stoma is protruding more in last years.should i stop using convex?

my stoma seems fine but is noisey when doing its thing.
could moldable be to tight and choking it?

thanks for any info kevin
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Shamrock4806
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Re: many questions

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Try a non convex and a slightly larger opening and see what happens.
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Luvram13
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Re: many questions

Post by Luvram13 »

Funny, I'm considering going in the other direction. I do not have any creases or divots around my stoma. I am thinking when it becomes active it seems to move alot.
Shamrock4806
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Re: many questions

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kvan wrote: 2024-05-20 17:04:01 ive been using convatec moldables with convex for many years. my stoma is protruding more in last years.should i stop using convex?

my stoma seems fine but is noisy when doing its thing.
could moldable be to tight and choking it?

thanks for any info kevin
If your stoma is sticking out permanently 1/2" (or more) and there isn't any folds in your skin right there, you may want to try a flat appliance. However usually one has to bend over and this causes a fold to occur and with a flat, causes it to pop off. So the convex may still work better. You'll have to experiment. A larger opening may help. (As suggested above)

The noise problem could be due to your diet causing gas. See this post about certain foods...

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