How does cold weather affect you?

@AlexisLander - I honestly never thought about how the weather might impact my ostomy until I read Brittney's post. I think a general tip regardless of the weather, is to use some sort of minimal heating device - heating pad, blow dryer - to provide some heat to your wafer when it is initially applied. Only 10 or 15 seconds on a low heat can assist with the adhesive. I have done this for years but other than that I have personally not noticed any other issues. I would suggest that supplies are kept in an area that is temperature controlled and near room temp. Linda Urbanski (moderator, Bladdercancer.net team member)

I use a small blow drier all year 'round. After a shower I dry the peristomal skin with it and once I have applied the barrier prep I blow dry the area to dry the prep. The final step is to preheat the pouch and barrier ring. Works every time.