Coloplast question

[Dukeis]

I got some samples of coloplast bags and just got around to trying them. I have the drainable bag with the valcro on the bottom. I really like the way these bags drain. Much easier to clean then the Hollister bags I was using with the clip. My problem with the coloplast is that the valcro has come off the bag in one spot. I just put this bag on Sunday night. Does anyone who uses these bags know if this is a regular problem with coloplast or did I just get a bad bag? BTW I'm using a one piece bag.

 

[Nyx]

You must have just gotten a bad bag...I've been using Coloplast for over 3 years and have never had that happen. Give them a call and let them know and they'll send you some more freebies

 

[2thFairy]

I've never had that happen either. I've been using them for about 14 months.

 

[Dukeis]

Thanks! I gave coloplast a call an they were very apologetic. They are sending me more samples. He said they should be her Thursday. I have to say I have some Convatac samples so I decided to use one of those this morning when I took the coloplast off. It is my first try at a 2 piece. The wafer has the moldable ring in it. It was the easiest change I have done in the short time I have been doing this. I'm hoping this Convatac system works for me. Not having to do any cutting made things so much quicker.

 

[annawato]

I think those mouldable ring bags are fantastic. I don't use them cos my stoma is such an odd shape that I couldn't get them to work properly and also I like the ones I am using at the moment (welland flair active convex one piece) but it seems like a brilliant idea for the base plate to mould up around your stoma. If I had a more regular shape I would use them. Good luck with them Dukeis.
P.s. How are you feeling now? Have you got over all the infections etc?

 

[Dukeis]

I'm doing better, thanks for asking. Got a call from surgeons nurse yesterday that the CT I had done last week show the abscess was all gone. Hopefully I won't hit anymore bumps in the road now.

 

[2thFairy]

I'm doing better, thanks for asking. Got a call from surgeons nurse yesterday that the CT I had done last week show the abscess was all gone. Hopefully I won't hit anymore bumps in the road now.

Hooray!!

 

[maimmie]

Dukeis I love coloplast because of how easy they are to empty. It makes me feel much cleaner and its just quicker and easier in the bathroom. I had the velcro pull off on a couple bags recently too and called the company and was rushed replacements.
After using the coloplast bags I couldn't go back to anything else because I just hated how they empty in comparison.
Glad to hear you are feeling better now as well!

 

[ShankUVeryMuch]

I absolutely love the drain pouch on the Coloplast Sensura bags. Unfortunately, I only got to use it for about a week. My stoma is too flush, so I needed a deeper convexity than the Sensura offered. They switched me to Coloplast's Assura line. The convexity works great, but the wafer adhesive is much more harsh (which, I suppose it has to be) than the Sensura, and the drain pouch isn't as user-friendly. It's still MUCH better than the Hollister chip-clip design, however.

I've been told that I can try a two-piece with the Assura wafer and Sensura pouch. While this feels like it could be the best of both worlds, I'm leary of the two-piece. I feel like it can come undone too easily. Anyone using a Coloplast two-piece with success?

 

[Absentminded]

I used to use the coloplast two pieces before my reversal and LOVED them.
I never had any leaks, and never had any problems with the bag coming away from the baseplate, even when I forgot to do up the clip on the coupling mechanism (which I did A LOT!)
Once you've done up the clip you have to pull pretty damn hard to get the bag off "accidentally."

 

[Nyx]

Like Lucinda said, you have have pull really hard to get the bag to come off if you have it attached properly. I love, love, LOVE the locking bag. I've never had a problem with the bag coming off accidentally in the almost 4 years I've been using the 2 piece Coloplast system. I always give my bag a tug after I reattach it just to make sure it's on right.

 

[Dukeis]

I absolutely love the drain pouch on the Coloplast Sensura bags. Unfortunately, I only got to use it for about a week. My stoma is too flush, so I needed a deeper convexity than the Sensura offered. They switched me to Coloplast's Assura line. The convexity works great, but the wafer adhesive is much more harsh (which, I suppose it has to be) than the Sensura, and the drain pouch isn't as user-friendly. It's still MUCH better than the Hollister chip-clip design, however.

I've been told that I can try a two-piece with the Assura wafer and Sensura pouch. While this feels like it could be the best of both worlds, I'm leary of the two-piece. I feel like it can come undone too easily. Anyone using a Coloplast two-piece with success?

I started using the Coloplast Sensure 2 piece this week. For some reason the Hollister bags I had been using decided they would leak about twice a day. I had these Coloplast samples so I used them. I also used a Brava Mouldable ring. I've had this one on for a couple of days now so I took the bag off this morning to see how it looked. I had cut the wafer a little to big in one place and the Mouldable ring has filled that area in nicely. I love the way these bags drain, it is so much faster and easier. I'm using the convex wafer for the first time and I hope this works out for me.

 

[Dukeis]

Also I'm using the Sensure with the locking ring. It is on really tight and I believe as long as it is locked that bag isn't coming off without pulling the whole wafer off.