I have ostomy pouches that are 1 3/4, so what size wafers do I need and what are they called in medical terms?
OverWithThisOstomy-Maria
Mar 25, 2023 6:26 pm
CrappyColon
Mar 25, 2023 6:39 pm
Did they not give you a list of supplies to order from a medical supply company? Do you have access to an ostomy nurse?
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eefyjig
Mar 25, 2023 6:41 pm
The bag itself is a pouch. The barrier is the sticky part that sticks to your skin and it has a hole or opening that fits around your stoma. Sounds like the hole in your barrier is 1 3/4 inches? Then there are sticky rings that some people use—I do—that fit snugly around your stoma. And zillions of other products, too!
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xnine
Mar 25, 2023 6:55 pm
If you use Hollister products, I looked at their site and this is what I found: pouch 18352 1 3/4 green label fits
flange 13402 1 3/4 cut to fit green label
flange 13503 1 3/4 pre-cut to 7/8 inch opening green label
flange 13504 1 3/4 pre-cut to 1 inch opening green label
Greens go with greens, I am red
Wafer = flange
jeanneskindle
Mar 25, 2023 10:17 pm
Reply to xnine
Flange fits over stoma. The hole is measured in diameter. Mine is 1 & 3/4. The Tupperware-type bag attached must fit the correct flange, which can come precut, which is my preference.
ConvaTec Natural sur-fit (125270) goes with drainable pouch 401502. Bags come with clips. I also use Coloplast Brava paste around the flange ring. I use Derma rite StingFree liquid skin prep and protectant, and KARAYA 5 stoma powder. I hope this helps! 🤗
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