I'll show you mine if you show me yours

I remember back when I had intestines.  Back in '01 when I was sick as a dog, rarely going anywhere, and when I did I had to drive--I needed that control of being able to find a suitable bathroom at the drop of a hat.  It seems that need for control is still there in some small part.  I have been in the ostomy game now for over 12 years and feel like I have a pretty successful ostomy routine down pat.  I will show you my routine and preferences if you will show me yours.

I prefer these bags to dispose of my appliance after changing. I use 4x4 gauze propped under my stoma during the bag change. I don't want to take the chance that kleenex or toilet paper might have lotions in them that might transfer to my skin affecting how the bag will stick.  I prefer to sit down rather than stand (I am surprised by how many standers there are out there.  What happens if it starts to run during the change?).  I have a stash of designated bag changing hand towels that I sit in my lap just to be safe.  

I like the Coloplast line above all others.  I use the Coloplast Sensura cut-to-fit with convexity.  I really like the velcro closure most of all.  Intestined folks don't stick their hands in the toilet to touch their poop so why should I have to?  Coloplast's velcro enclosure is the only system I have found that I can empty without coming in contact with poo.

I have tried every paste and seal out there but always seem to go back to the Eakin Seal.     

                                                 

I set aside some time every few months to insert one wafer, one bag, and one eakin seal into the little black bags so they are ready to be used rather than running around looking for everything I need when it comes time to change my appliance.  I have found this to be particularly helpful if a leak occurs.

So there it is.  My micromanaging overly organized approach to ostomy care.  Can you say uptight?

What is your routine?