I was using a regular type 2 x 3 inch band aid with a folded up paper towel. Also I've use just the folded paper towels taped on, etc. But I needed the full or 1/2 pad stuck to my undies to contain any leakage. I was not happy about that.
I searched for stoma coverings and came across a discussion about 'Stoma covering?' in 2012 on this forum. One person mentioned a product called AMPATCH. I emailed them requesting samples and Chris send me a number of samples. I'm just trying them out now. I've been able to reuse the patch for several days (so far). you are not suppose to do that as they are one time use. But the patch seems to stick each time. I use a folded up paper towel to help absorb the leakage. One thing I like is I was able to get rid of the pad stuck to my undies.
When I've removed the covering the smell is a little different now. I think it is the covering I'm smelling. I don't smell anything when the patch is in place but my smeller is not that good anymore.
There was another product mentioned 'Mestopore S stoma coverings' that the person used for a week. I think I will research this product when I'm finished the samples from AMPATCH.
I've not been able to find a search function on this forum. Did I miss it somehow? Because of that I had to go the long way round to find the discussion I mentioned above.
All these ideas are so great. Thank you kindly for your input. Have a lovely day. Mary