Alternatives to Eakin Wafers: Experiences with Hollister and Coloplast

My supply company no longer carries the waffers , I was using and comfortable with (Eakin)



The supply company sent me( Hollister, adapt), and (Coloplast, brava) I just used the Hollister today and the waffer seems to be, sorry is popping through the hole I cut in the bag. Is this common or did I just have a mess up ? I havn't tried the coloplast yet maybe somebody can shed some lite on the matter.



Frizbeekid

Hi frizbeekid,

You're in the right place to get plenty of support from our large community. Many of us have been through similar situations and are here to help.

Regarding your issue with the Hollister wafer, it sounds like it might be a sizing issue with the hole you cut. Sometimes, if the hole is too large, the wafer can push through. You might want to try cutting a slightly smaller hole next time. As for the Coloplast Brava, many people find it to be a reliable alternative, so it's worth giving it a try. Each brand has its own quirks, so a bit of trial and error is normal.

Remember, this site has thousands of members. You can use the search feature to find others who live nearby or are around your age. It might be helpful to connect with someone personally who has experience with these products.

Frizbeekid,

I've read your post twice and am still not too sure of what has happened.

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You say the wafer came through the hole you cut in the bag, do you mean a small washer that you can put around the stoma and the flange/wafer over that? If it is the washer then perhaps it melted and came into the bag hole.

If you could perhaps explain better, then am sure myself or others could help you.

Gee

Hi,



If I understand you correctly, you used to use the Eakin seals and now use pastes (like Adapt paste) instead? If this is correct, then both barrier seals and pastes should soften and expand to fill the gaps between the stoma and the wafer opening so that you don't leak. Sometimes my seals soften too quickly and I get tiny bits sloughed off into the bag opening. No biggie! As long as the bag opening isn't totally "closed off" with the pastes/seals, it's OK. Also, I can still get my Eakin seals through my supply company, so you might want to look for another supply company because they're still being sold. I used to use the paste, but the rings work better for me. I hope this helps!

Hi Green Eyed lady, thanks for your response to my questions and concerns.  I'm not speaking about paste although I do use paste in time of need. I have been using the seals/ waffers barriers if I'm saying that right for a better seal, but I think I will have to redo tomorro. These new seals are thinner than the Eakins, not sure if I like them.  I'll have to find a supplier that carries eakin seals. I also have to keep in mind paying through my insurance.



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Frizbeekid

Hey Gee, yes I'm talking about the wafer that came through the hole. I had just put it on and  noticed about an hour later that it pushed through the hole in the back of the flange that I cut out to fit around my stoma.  I'll have to take a picture and post it.. they say a picture says a thousand words, I'm hoping for just a sentence..LOL

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