Just a tip on melting your barrier ring. My husband bought a battery operated rechargeable hand warmer. Just place it on their after applying for a few minutes. If it feels to warm place a washcloth on it, mine has 3 settings. Great for travel too, just have to charge every once in a while. Hope this tip helps other ileostomy people.
nobecindy7
Jul 07, 2022 12:01 am
w30bob
Jul 07, 2022 11:48 am
Hi nobe,
Wow, do you really need to get your barrier ring that hot to make it more pliable? When I used the Hollister rings I never had to heat them. The Sensura Mio rings I use now I just hit with a hair dryer on low for just a few seconds and they stretch all over the place. What brand of rings are you using that need that much heat? Just curious.
;O)
bob
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nobecindy7
Jul 07, 2022 4:52 pm
Reply to w30bob
I dont heat them for application purposes. I heat them so I get good adhering to my skin, to prevent leakage after they are applied. This makes it melt to my skin quicker.
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