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Two weeks ago I had my bladder removed and an ileal conduit "installed". My stoma is rather close to my navel and not particularly raised up above my stomach skin level.

When I left the hosptital, they had me use a Convatek pouch and wafer plus a raised Hollister barrier. Over the past week, the pouch has been leaking near the navel area, where I can't get a level seal.

Does this happen to everyone at first or should I be worried that this will be an ongoing problem?

I plan on meeting my ostomy wound nurse this week. In advance of that, any advice on ways that I could extend use of the pouch before leaking occurs? I've followed the procedures given to me, but can't seem to make things stick.

Thanks for any and all advice

Hello there and welcome to this board please copy and paste your message on the general ostomy tab,there is alot of people there that can give you the answers you are seeking!!! this tab doesnt get as many hits as the other one Good Luck to you and i hope things work out for you.Ginger

will do. I wondered which board would be better. I'll try the other one.