Hi guys,
I will try to provide as much information as possible to give context to my situation.
Over the last three weeks, I have been trying all types of bags. I was using Salt's convex and getting leaks when doing things like running for the bus. The nurse wanted to change me to a flat bag as they felt the convex was pushing my stoma out. I did raise this issue with them a few months ago when they changed me to this bag, but they said it is normal, and it's more about gravity taking hold.
For flat bags, I tried the Coloplast, Pelican, and Hollister bags. None worked. When I had surgery, I was using Salt's flat bag, and they changed it due to starting to have leaks.
I can say that when I did wear the flat bags, it did not bulge at all as it does with the convex.
My output comes out of the bottom of my stoma, close to my skin, so the convex bags help lift the stoma. I also use a barrier ring because on the left of my stoma I have a scar from surgery. I noticed that Pelican convex bags seem to give the best hold (no leaks); however, it really does bulge.
At this point, I'm not sure of other things I could try. I need the lift that the convex bags provide, but the downside is that it pushes it out.
All the bags I have tried are one-piece, and I'm thinking about trying two-piece bags.
My question to anyone reading this is:
1. Do you have output at the bottom of your stoma, and what products do you use?
2. If you have tried both a flat and a convex bag, do you see a difference in the size your stoma goes to while wearing the bag?
3. Using a two-piece, do you think it helps if you have output coming from the bottom of your stoma?
If I have missed anything, as I am now 9 months living with an ostomy, please add and give your comments. They may help.
Thanks in advance.
