I will admit I am new to this whole new world of 2021.  But even with the world crashign down and politics running wild health is still one of the most important topics.  Okay, so I’ve only been exposed to the world of ostomy care for roughly a year or so, but it’s honestly been a journey that has helped me grow and learn more about others who have completely different needs than my own. From learning about urostomies to meeting people who have had a colostomy and now have a permanent stoma, I’ve had my eyes opened to the part of the world that isn’t often talked about. But that in no way is a bad thing.  It is always nice to learn to new things. 

Now, being a gear guy I am huge on the different facts about what things do what.  If gear is good I want more of it and I want to know that I am getting the best of thigns as well.  And things like making sure your ostomy supplies don’t leak or fall off your body can be tough if you’re new to the whole game of keeping care of your body with this change and learning about pouching system replacement.  If you are cutting corners here you are in big trouble.  But there do happen to be a few things you can do to keep things going smoothly. The main things to consider are proper cleaning and your own personal comfort level as well as having the right fitting system for your individual stoma. Nonetheless, we’ve got other tips for keeping everything clean and comfortable!  That is key and being comfortable to me is being confident. 

Now what you where can be a big deal when it comes to stoma work.  The first thing I’d ask someone new to having a stoma is if they sweat a lot. If that’s the case, you may feel like your adhesive barrier is prone to coming loose and allowing leakage. If this is the case, you could dust your skin with a powder specifically for your skin barrier. The sealant can then be applied which will act as cement between your skin and the barrier. It’s a little weird at first in terms of how it feels, but your Hollister ostomy supplies are meant to handle this kind of stuff and make your skin still feel mostly unnoticed. 

So what really matters?  The main thing you want to keep in mind when caring for your abdomen and learning this new way of life is cleanliness. That’s really the number one concern for most ostomy patients because there’s a real chance of infection happening if you neglect proper care. 

Now don’t freak out, but as scary as that sounds, it’s not as common as you would think. And it’s actually pretty darn hard to neglect your stoma and proper care in the first place. Because if you’re doing that, then you’re probably uncomfortable all the time. And who would actively allow their pouching system to bother the heck out of them all day? They’ll definitely do the right thing, clean it well, apply it properly, and then get back to their daily life with zero discomforts. Because that’s the right thing to do. Being healthy can mean they are living a much better life.