Okay, so I just got the 'product info' with my sample of Adapt paste from hollister. It had an interesting bit of info in it.

For this to make sense, keep in mind that they recommend using product # 7730 "medical adhesive" for adhering appliances to the skin (and that ostomy's come with adhesive already a part of the system)

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Adapt paste

*use to fill or caulk uneven skin contours near stoma to create a flatter surface

*Use to prevent ostomy drainage from getting under the pouch seat

Using Adapt Paste:

1. wash and dry skin thoroughly

2. apply a small bead of Adapt Paste to the inner edge of the skin barrier - next to the opening where the stoma will be. You may let it sit while you remove your used puch and clean and dry your skin.

3. Apply additional Adapt Paste to uneven areas near stoma if needed

4. Apply your ostomy pouch as usual.

FAQ:

<this is what was of interest to me for our application>

Q. Does Paste make my pouch adhere better?

A: Adept paste prevents liquid drainage from getting between your skin and your skin barrier. THis product protects and often extends the life of your skin barrier. PASTE IS NOT AN ADHESIVE and too much paste may actually interfere with a good seal..

there are other questions, one regarding 'stinging' to which they essentially say "it's got alcohol which may cause stinging" (AKA prolly not an allergic reaction)

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SO, what does this mean? It means I'll try the she-P with the spray on medical adhesive, and a small bit of the paste if there are areas of 'irregular skin' that are not getting a good seal.

BUT, it specifically states that the paste is NOT an adhesive, so hopefully using the spray on medical adhesive will reduce the chance of leaks...

so far playing with the two of them topside (still waiting for my appliance), the "medical adhesive" is pretty darn sticky, and seems to remain tacky and 'restickable' for a yet to be determined time. The "adapt paste" is stick for a short bit then gets kind of hard and no longer tacky as soon as it's dry.

In theory, spray stuff will be a better and possibly more comfortable option, but won't know for 'real' till it arrives.

Food for thought for those who've already received their product

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