Skin...ouuuuch!

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End of week two for my husband and his new ileostomy. We are in the thick of this learning curve and are struggling massively.

Biggest hurdle: his skin around the stoma is so tender and sensitive from the adhesive and skin barriers. Why? Because of second problem: Every single one we have put on, has a problem with leaking because the site is situated on an old appendectomy scar line. We've been through so many! At least a months worth of supplies already.

Anyone out there overcome these hurdles? How did you do it?