OSTOMY SUPPLIES: "HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT FIT"?
Finding the right ostomy system is crucial for your health, confidence and product wear-time. You can spend months in research and still remain uncertain about the choices you made.
Ostomy Supplies
Finding the right type of ostomy supplies is one of the most important and arduous tasks after the surgery. You will most probably leave the hospital with a couple of bags from a given manufacturer. These supplies will last you a few days or weeks and in most cases they are only a temporary solutions. You will soon discover that there is more than one manufacturer of ostomy supplies and that every manufacturer has a variety of product lines designed to suit individual needs. Good sources of information on how to choose your appliances would be your ET nurse, your friends or Internet sources like MeetAnOstoMate's Ostomy Forum.
An important thing to consider, before purchasing your ostomy supplies, is your medical coverage – governmental or private. If you have private insurance, call your insurance company and confirm that they cover you for ostomy products.
Tips
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Try as many products as possible. This is important to find what works best for you
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If you are in doubt or if you experience problems with your ostomy supplies contact your ET Nurse first. If this is impossible get in touch with your supplier, the manufacturer of the products or even your personal physician
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There are new products coming to the market every year. Find a way to stay informed. Again, Internet, friends and your ET nurse are good sources of information
List of most commonly used Ostomy Supplies
Pouches and Caps - One-piece or Two-piece
Flanges (Wafers)
Skin Barriers - to protect or heal of your skin from the effects of the adhesive
Irrigation Sets - for people who prefer to irrigate between appliance changes
Pouch Covers
Ostomy Support Belt - additional support for your appliances
Ostomy-Hernia Belt - for people with hernia
Pouch Deodorant - liquid, tablets etc.
Room Deodorant
Gauze, Wipes - used for personal hygiene
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