When people on here say that they manage to wear their bag for several days – how do you manage in the shower? I always remove mine before having a shower every day, then put on a new one when I'm dry.
I have tried leaving my bag on in the shower (I wear a one-piece urostomy system), but it takes so long to dry afterwards and you can't dress with it still wet.
vpl
Jul 25, 2015 8:21 pm
mild_mannered_super_hero
Jul 25, 2015 10:27 pm
I have a colostomy and can wear the same skin barrier for weeks. I wear a 2-piece system and simply put on a new pouch after I get out of the shower, after first patting dry the small tape edge of the barrier. In cooler weather when I don't shower daily, I change the pouch every 2 days anyway as that is about the life of the filter on my system.
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xnine
Jul 26, 2015 7:00 pm
I have a 2-piece Hollister system. I made myself a shower curtain from some plastic and an elastic belt. It does not keep it completely dry, but I think it keeps my flange secure for a few more days than without it (I get 7-10 days before I change it all out, I change my pouch mostly every day). I just pat it down and let it air dry. Others have posted that they use a hair dryer and no curtain.
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vpl
Jul 26, 2015 7:40 pm
Thanks for the advice - unfortunately, I don't have an electric plug socket in the bathroom for a hairdryer. Those that have a urostomy will know that there is a constant output and to leave the bathroom with an uncovered stoma would be disastrous!
iMacG5
Jul 26, 2015 8:09 pm
Hey Vpl, I think it would be worth your while to use xnine's advice about the shower curtain. I uses plastic bags of all sizes, different tapes, belts, etc. and the appliance still gets wet. Paper towels, TP and a hair dryer take care of that in about 2 minutes. Can you get a heavy duty extension cord to reach from a nearby receptacle to the bathroom?
You'll figure it out, I'm sure.
Respectfully,
Mike
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Rosiesmom
Jul 29, 2015 6:18 pm
This is why I use the two-piece Coloplast Sensua system. I remove the pouch, shower, and dry off my base. I also keep a light coating of Vaseline on the front of the base. It makes cleanup easier, protects, and acts as a slight waterproofing. I have had Rosie since March of last year, and this way has never failed me. I also don't have many issues with leaks, as the Vaseline helps with sliding into the pouch better. I change bases at least twice a week and bags daily as needed. When I am at home, I wash pouches with antibacterial soap and hang them in the shower to dry.
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