Ileostomy Supplies
From everyday routines to nights away from home, the right ileostomy pouching system may help manage output and provide security from leaks and skin irritation. 180 Medical is a trusted provider of ileostomy supplies, including drainable pouches, skin barrier, and other ostomy accessories.
We know how important it is to find quality ileostomy supplies and a pouching system you can trust to keep up with more frequent output.
Finding the Right Ileostomy Supplies
After ileostomy surgery, finding the right type and fit for your ileostomy products and accessories can go a long way toward daily confidence and comfort. Some products are even designed to help reduce the risk of peristomal skin irritation and ostomy leakage.
Some of the many ostomy product options 180 Medical offers include:
Ileostomy Pouches and Skin Barriers
Getting the right size and type of ileostomy bag and skin barrier is especially important if you have an ileostomy, because looser output can be hard on the skin if it leaks under the barrier.
The skin barrier, also called an ostomy wafer, is especially important because it creates the seal between your pouch and the skin around your stoma. The size and shape of your stoma, as well as how far it protrudes or retracts, may influence which type of skin barrier is right for you.
Many people with an ileostomy prefer a drainable bag or a two-piece system when they have a higher output or liquid output, because this reduces the number of times they’ll need to change the skin barrier.
We carry a variety of options, including:
- One-piece and two-piece pouching systems
- Drainable ileostomy pouches
- Closed-end pouches
- Pre-cut (pre-sized) wafers
- Cut-to-fit wafers
- Customizable skin barriers with Moldable Technology™
Ileostomy Accessories
Accessories can improve the comfort and security of your ostomy system. Our range includes:
- Adhesive removers and skin prep wipes
- Ostomy belts to hold your pouching system securely in place
- Pouch deodorizer for discreet, easy odor control
- Barrier rings, seals, and strips to help improve your seal
- Stoma paste
- And more!
To see more ileostomy products and accessories, browse our online supply catalog.
Ready to Order Ileostomy Supplies?
When your ostomy needs begin, 180 Medical is ready to step in. Our customers highly review our service and standards. You’ll also have access to a team of certified WOCNs (Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses) for medical questions regarding your ostomy, stoma, or peristomal skin health.
Take the first step toward making life with an ileostomy a little easier. Get the high-quality ostomy products and compassionate service 180 Medical is known for by contacting us today.
Helpful Ileostomy Resources
If you’d like to learn more about life with an ileostomy or still have questions, check out some of our articles and resources below.
- Ostomy Care & Application Instructions
- Common Ostomy Issues: My Ostomy Pouch Keeps Leaking
- What to Do About Ostomy Pouch Odors
- Traveling with an Ostomy: Packing, TSA, and General Travel Tips
- Using Medicare to Pay for Ostomy Supplies
- Answers to Common Ostomy Questions (Ordering, Insurance, Stoma Care, and More)
- Convatec’s downloadable guide for Living with Confidence After Ileostomy Surgery
Ileostomy FAQs About Products, Ordering, and Insurance
Why are drainable pouches often used for ileostomies?
Many people with an ileostomy prefer drainable pouches because ileostomy output is often more frequent and liquid. Drainable pouches let you empty your pouch throughout the day before changing the full pouching system.
Will my insurance cover ileostomy supplies?
Many insurance plans, including Medicare, certain state Medicaid plans, and many private plans, may cover ileostomy supplies when prescribed by a qualified provider and deemed medically necessary. A prescription and supporting documentation are typically required in order to cover ileostomy products and accessories.
Wondering if your insurance plan covers the supplies you need? 180 Medical can verify your insurance for you.
What can help with frequent ileostomy pouch leaks?
It depends on the reason, such as poor pouch or skin barrier fit, changes in stoma size or shape over time, uneven skin around the stoma, gas buildup, or a pouch that’s left too full between empties or changes.
If you’re experiencing frequent leakage, talk to your healthcare provider or ostomy nurse for possible solutions, which may include needing to change the type or size of product you’re currently using.
Additional accessories such as barrier rings, barrier strips, seals, stoma paste, or even adhesive removers and skin prep wipes may also help.
Do I have to get a prescription for my ileostomy supplies?
Yes, in most cases, insurance plans will require a prescription and/or supporting documentation from the prescribing healthcare provider before they will cover necessary ileostomy supplies.
180 Medical can help by contacting your provider to gather any needed paperwork and taking one less worry off your plate as we coordinate your supply needs.
How often should I empty or change my ileostomy bag?
How often you need to empty your pouch will be primarily based on the frequency and amount of stool output.
However, you typically want to empty the pouch when it is about one-third to one-half full.