stoma bag

wondering what i might be missing with my stoma bags, as i have now changed it for the 4th time in 2 days
had bladder removed in jan, and really havent had such bad luck till recently....r there any tricks i should know about?
it goes on well, but in a few hrs, or after a day, just somehow starts a pin hole leak..making me nuts!
thx or any help

[jdwithhcv]

When you change the wafer be sure to remove every bit of glue so the new one adheres properly.  Good luck.

[worried878]

so u have a urostomy?  alot depends on ur stoma..is it skin level..in a skin fold...on a bulge...may determine what type of device u use...a if u r using a 2-piece..first thing i would try is a 1 -pice..with urostomy/emptying is no big deal..with a one piece u can not change bags out but have to empty from the bottom..and with stool that is harder than with urine

[jenq1973]

I have a urostomy and I too have days when I have to change my bag 2 or 3 times its a pain but it seems to happen if I haven't cleaned off the barrier cream I use properly as it will not stick if the site is slippy. I have had my Urostomy for 12 years so if I can help in anyway just let me know Jen.

[bella310]

The best thing I found was to dry the skin with a blow dryer until really dry.Then use your skin prep and put on your appliance.This has really helped.