Hello, I got a colostomy on June 30, 2014 as I had an obstructed colon probably caused by radiation I had from my anal cancer. I had many issues with it, leaking etc., and my skin became raw as could be. I had a second operation the week of Thanksgiving. The surgeon made my stoma larger and raised what he could; however, I'm still having leakage problems on the bottom area. Because of this, my skin around it is totally raw once again. I have to change my device every day at least one time a day. I've purchased so many different kinds of appliances and tools, yet I still have not found something to help me. My routine lately has been when I put on a new one - I clean it using warm water in the shower or sometimes water from the sink, after that I dry it well with a hair dryer. Where my skin is irritated around the stoma, I put a small amount of stoma powder and spray it with skin barrier. I let that dry then I put on the wafer. I've been using a one-piece because where my stoma is on my waist it bends better. I've tried numerous brands of powder and spray. Since my second operation, I have not been using the round bendable moldable ring. My main issue is that I leak from the bottom and side area of my stoma because the bottom is flat and the side is where my body bends and there are creases there. Right now I'm using Coloplast and Hollister one piece that bend easily. However, I'm having to change these every single day. My skin is raw, white, and burns and I know it's probably because I'm always having to change this bag. Does anyone have any ideas on leakages? I have a whole bathroom full of supplies and feel like nothing is working. I would greatly appreciate any tips, tricks, ideas, etc. I am miserable! I do have a picture that I took yesterday. So far my doctor has not been very helpful with ideas, nor has his nurse or home health. Thanks in advance!
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