{"id":1204,"date":"2025-03-25T15:23:17","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T15:23:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eakinostomy.com\/?page_id=1204"},"modified":"2025-07-09T11:34:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T11:34:33","slug":"application-and-removal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eakinostomy.com\/US\/stoma-care-solutions\/application-and-removal\/","title":{"rendered":"Stoma pouch application and removal"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Applying and removing your pouch<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Stoma pouch application and removal can be tricky. But never fear – we\u2019ve got the insider tips, simple fixes you need to know about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The most common stoma pouch application and removal issue<\/strong><\/strong>s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve rounded up the most common problems you\u2019ll face when applying or removing your stoma pouch, plus the insider tips you need to get them fixed \u2013 quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s painful when you remove your stoma pouch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Stoma pouch are designed to stay in place, which is great to feel confident throughout the day and night. Not so great when you want to remove it, therefore we always recommend using an adhesive remover. You can get these in a spray or wipe version, depending on what works best for you. Also remember to take your time when removing the pouch and try not to pull from the skin. Don’t forget to also check your skin when you’re changing the pouch as painful removal of your stoma pouch can also be a sign your skin isn’t as healthy as we want it to be.<\/p>\n\n\n

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You’re changing your stoma pouch too much<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Changing your stoma pouch too frequently can damage the sensitive skin around your stoma. Wondering how much is too much? If you wear a closed stoma pouch, it\u2019s more than 3 changes in a day, for a drainable stoma pouch, it\u2019s more than once a day (although emptying your stoma pouch more often is perfectly normal), and for a urostomy stoma pouch, it\u2019s changing it more than every other day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s how to increase the lifespan of your stoma pouch:<\/p>\n\n\n\n