When I was in the hospital, the stoma nurse showed my wife how to handle my ileostomy care. She used a skin protective swab that she called a “lollipop” - which we much prefer to the wipes - but we can’t find them anywhere. Can someone tell me what brand these might have been? Where to find them? Thanks!
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Sep 01, 2024 7:02 pm
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infinitycastle52777
Sep 01, 2024 7:49 pm
I know exactly what you are talking about, but I can't find them anywhere either. I have looked all over online and can't get them anywhere. I used to get them through my supplier, but they don't carry them anymore. So now I have to learn to use the wipes, which I know are not as good. They actually suck, but that is all my supplier has now.
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aubygirl63
Sep 01, 2024 7:50 pm
Hello, I had never heard of these, but after doing a little research, I found these items. Maybe one of these is what you're looking for. Best wishes.
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Sep 01, 2024 7:57 pm
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Good catch. Expensive stuff.
I use tap water and Ivory unscented soap... paper towel. Fan dry it. Poof. All done. But... that does not heal the redness nor help adhesion.
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Bill
Sep 01, 2024 8:06 pm
My stoma nurse gave me some of these types of things that were advertised as 'A non-sensitising, and non-irritating combined barrier film and adhesive enhancer'. They worked really well and were called 'Fusion'.
On the box The contact details were:
Prosys International Ltd Suite *303, Highland house. 165 The Broadway, Wimbledon SW19 1NE UK.
Distributed by:
Independence Products Ltd.
Tel: 0800 160 1399
Enquiries@ipl.uk.com
www.ipl.uk.com
They came in a box of 5 applicators.
I hope this proves helpful!
Best wishes
Bill