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| The wide variety of ostomy products available today can be bewildering. There's no need to stick with what was available at the hospital. Quite often, hospitals are limited in what they can purchase, access and distribute. So once home and a bit more settled with your stoma, you may want to start shopping around. A simple choice to start with is deciding whether to use a one-piece or two-piece pouching system. Each has its advantages and a lot can rely on personal preference. |
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| Whatever pouching system you choose, it should be secure, free from leaks, odor-free and comfortable. The skin barrier (the correct name for the adhesive part of the pouching system which sticks to the skin) should be changed regularly, at least once or twice a week unless it's a one-piece closed pouch which may be more frequent. |
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| If in doubt about what to try, an expert stoma care nurse or an experienced fellow user may point you in the right direction. Don't forget: Everyone is different and what works for one person might not work for the next. |
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| Bag, pouch, appliance? What’s the real deal? |
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| Familiarize yourself with the basic concepts of ostomy products and the different features they may have. Read More |
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| Please explain... |
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| Get on the same page with the correct terminology about products to help avoid confusion when discussing product issues with others. Read More |
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| Here you will find a list of some companies that make ostomy products. Read More |
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