One thing I came up with myself was to use something like extra strength Listerine mouthwash and cotton balls. I would suggest the strong minty flavored Listerine. All you do is tear a cotton ball in half and soak up some Listerine. Then place the cotton ball with soaked up Listerine into your bag and clip it. If you have gas that you need to let out, then it usually smells like the minty Listerine. And when you have to empty your bag, there isn't much of an odor.
I would like to thank you again and again for your videos-my mom just recently had to have an emergency colostomy. She is going home soon, and I was at a loss for what to do to help. I stumbled over your supply bag video and was immediately reassured. Your matter of fact attitude is reassuring and you have helped me realize that an ostomy isn't a major production, it's just a minor inconvenience. Thank you so much for your help. I will keep an eye out for more vids.
I really like your videos. I recently had an operation and wear a colostomy bag too...the 2-piece. I just wanted to mention that I was given the Adapt lubricating deodorant to use, but I had a serious problem with it. I am severely allergic to anything scented, so when I used the Adapt product, it almost instantly caused dizzy spells, which are not good. I am not putting down this product, but only cautioning anyone who is sensitive and/or allergic to scented products. I use the "Hollister m9" odor eliminator drops, which work very well. That product is "Hollister 7715" and comes in both large and small bottles. For carrying, the small bottle is 1oz 30mL size. I like the water spray bottle you mention in your video, for use at home. A flushable bag sounds wonderful!! Thanks again, for your videos. They help a lot.
I am really glad you found something that works well for you. I have not used the m9 odor eliminator drops yet. I will order some and give it a try. Thank you!
I wore a bag for almost a year!it sucks!had my reversal 7 monthsvlater.have a hernia.least of my problems.God,and i pray for all of you!at the least,we are ok.those bags,the whole thing sucks !!Jesus will heal you.aBelieve.He is the Word.
@deejer2 I did have the "Backend operation" as well. I do have to say that it took a while to feel fully healed. I would have to say that It took my back end the longest to fully heal and that was close to 6 months. But hang in there. There is light at the end of the tunnel, I promise. Message me and Keep me posted on your progress.
Hi outpatient. Great videos! I have to agree with the use of body sprays. They are great. I carry around a little impulse body spray and it works really well. Also..another great tip...mouthwash. You can transfer some into an empty travel shampoo bottle and take that with you too. Pour a little bit in your bag and that also helps with odour.
@busterevie1 I am sorry to hear the news that you will most likely be getting an Ostomy in the next few months. That is generally news no one wants to hear. However if I had the decision to make over again I would not have changed a thing. Now having my Ostomy I feel better physically and mentally. I can now go out side and do activities that I once would never have considered an option. Long car ride are now manageable. if you have any questions don’t hesitate to send me a message.
Hi there Outpatient83, I can't thank you enough for posting this video, especially regarding the hollister products I wear the same bag and was wandering about the odour control lubricant and wether it was a good product. I am in Australia and we here have Ostomy Associations where we can get these products from and only for the cost of postage and handling, for me it's Aus$12:00 + we pay a yearly members fee of Aus$45:00. So I will be trying the odour control lubricant. Thank you again
After emergency revision and a flush stoma I have switched to a two part concave and discovered that I could extend appliance wear and cut odor by saving the bag part, and rinsing it thoroughly and place ten or more drops of Adapt in the top of the dried or new bag, insert my forefinger and massage the Adapt lubricant front, back, and top. Then massage the entire bag to fully coat the insde, This also helps prevent leaks from a thick discharge by assisting gravity and helps with odor as well.
I have Crohn's too. 34 year old, got diagnosed at age 7. Got a colostomy at 12 and permanent ileostomy at 15. So I've lived pretty much most of my life with this and I truly understand you guys. I would like to start a google+ hangout with people who have ostomy and ibd's, if you are interested drop me a message on my channel. Best wishes.
Hello, I have had my ileostomy for 13 years now. I want you to know that I use my squirt bottle with water and Hydrogen Peroxide. That keeps the odor down as well. I love that stuff. But you have to be careful because it is so acidic. You have to play around with the mixing of it. So that you do not cause a scab to come on the stoma itself.
I am really sorry you are going though that. I hope everything is going better now. I have Crohns disease. my diet has been drastically affected as well. Best wishes -Outpatient
There used to be these great breath mints that you could buy in little packages and they would totally wipe out odor. They had a thin plastic-like coating, and inside was the breath freshner. You simply placed a few inside your bag and any moisture or stool would break the plastic down & release the breath freshner. They were the best thing I've ever found for odor control, but they were hard to find and eventually disappeared from stores. This specific kind was so great because of that thin plastic barrier and how it broke down. There might be some others out there that work as well but I haven't found any that work as good as this first type. Go figure, eh?
I have also heard that putting a tic tac or certs can be a real help with odor, probably any mint type candy could help, but I have yet to try this myself.
There was a U Tube short Video about washing out your bag with water, ensuring you don't get charcoal filter. She talked about adding an Abbott product to add to empty mag. It was dual purpose, firstly kept odour down even after a Garlic the residual odour was none existent. Other was it increased thickness of output to that of thick double cream. My nurse says e says not on her list but there again neither is your foil package, manufacturer, product mname etc
hi I am new to ostomies and having the worst time finding things that work... can you tell me what Abbott product you use and what is mag? Sorry I am having to learn this all on my own but the smell has got to go it makes me sick. :)
Anyone aware of a Hi-Volume bag that is not translucent and has a vent to eliminate the "gas" . I currently use Hollister 18013, but have had problem with "explosion" ( bag detaching from wafer, especially at sleep time. I have contacted Hollister asking for assistance; Non-translucent bag with vent... No response... does anyone have information as to the availability of Hi Volume 2 piece bag non translucent with vent? thanks. Jim
@coffeelover8183 I have. I have been using them for a few weeks now and I agree, They are amazing. I also have been using there sting free medical adhesive remover and there sting free skin barrier. I am in love with there products. Since I have been using them my skin has been doing so much better. Before I started using there products my skin was red and irritated and now it looks normal and does not hurt!
Awesome info delicate subject have noticed breakdown of bag with anything containing fragrance love the adapt but expensive and ins does not cover well any comment on M9 find it irritates and burns with frequent use. Devron not workable with me any info on ingestable Clorophyl? Any info would be greatly appreciated THANKS outpatiennt83
@Outpatient hi this is video was very important for me, I know this is a very personal question to ask, but they're telling me that, by the way I am 31 years old, and that I will need a colostomy bag, I just was cured of stage 2 cancer, and I have Crohn's disease, and I've always said that I would rather die than have a colostomy, I'm also a CNA, so I work with colostomy bags all the time, and then the smell when you burp them, you know when they are full of gas and all of that, it's all over the hall, but not only that it's my age, and I've only been in love and in one relationship, and I always say that lightning don't strike the same place twice, but what if I was to get into another one, it's such a young age, like I'm not going to be making love to, my partner, with a bag species that could potentially fall off, or for them to even have to see that, and so they're telling me like if I don't get it, toxic gases can leak into my blood system, and will cause SEPTA's, and I'm like I'll just take my chances, because I wouldn't be worth anything, anyway if I had to go that route, and most of myreasons are through my work, in the hope of me finding love again, and I've never ever ever got advice, from anybody, who has actually been through this, everybody who's talkin to me, and think they know everything, just not have one on them, not one person, has a colostomy, that's in my family, or the acting down my throat, so when it comes to thinking on that terms, of having a love life, what would you say, ❔❓⁉️❔❓⁉️‼️
Thank you, Sir, for your videos. I am a cancer patient and will be wearing a wafer/pouch very soon. Your commentary helps a lot.
One thing I came up with myself was to use something like extra strength Listerine mouthwash and cotton balls. I would suggest the strong minty flavored Listerine. All you do is tear a cotton ball in half and soak up some Listerine. Then place the cotton ball with soaked up Listerine into your bag and clip it. If you have gas that you need to let out, then it usually smells like the minty Listerine. And when you have to empty your bag, there isn't much of an odor.
I would like to thank you again and again for your videos-my mom just recently had to have an emergency colostomy. She is going home soon, and I was at a loss for what to do to help. I stumbled over your supply bag video and was immediately reassured. Your matter of fact attitude is reassuring and you have helped me realize that an ostomy isn't a major production, it's just a minor inconvenience. Thank you so much for your help. I will keep an eye out for more vids.
Thanks dude. Been wearing one for 45yrs and needed some suggestions.
I really like your videos. I recently had an operation and wear a colostomy bag too...the 2-piece. I just wanted to mention that I was given the Adapt lubricating deodorant to use, but I had a serious problem with it. I am severely allergic to anything scented, so when I used the Adapt product, it almost instantly caused dizzy spells, which are not good. I am not putting down this product, but only cautioning anyone who is sensitive and/or allergic to scented products. I use the "Hollister m9" odor eliminator drops, which work very well. That product is "Hollister 7715" and comes in both large and small bottles. For carrying, the small bottle is 1oz 30mL size.
I like the water spray bottle you mention in your video, for use at home. A flushable bag sounds wonderful!!
Thanks again, for your videos. They help a lot.
I am really glad you found something that works well for you. I have not used the m9 odor eliminator drops yet. I will order some and give it a try. Thank you!
I wore a bag for almost a year!it sucks!had my reversal 7 monthsvlater.have a hernia.least of my problems.God,and i pray for all of you!at the least,we are ok.those bags,the whole thing sucks !!Jesus will heal you.aBelieve.He is the Word.
@deejer2 I did have the "Backend operation" as well. I do have to say that it took a while to feel fully healed. I would have to say that It took my back end the longest to fully heal and that was close to 6 months. But hang in there. There is light at the end of the tunnel, I promise. Message me and Keep me posted on your progress.
Just an amazing representation. I am an ostomate and I found your video informative and helpful
Hi outpatient. Great videos! I have to agree with the use of body sprays. They are great. I carry around a little impulse body spray and it works really well. Also..another great tip...mouthwash. You can transfer some into an empty travel shampoo bottle and take that with you too. Pour a little bit in your bag and that also helps with odour.
@busterevie1 I am sorry to hear the news that you will most likely be getting an Ostomy in the next few months. That is generally news no one wants to hear. However if I had the decision to make over again I would not have changed a thing. Now having my Ostomy I feel better physically and mentally. I can now go out side and do activities that I once would never have considered an option. Long car ride are now manageable. if you have any questions don’t hesitate to send me a message.
Hi there Outpatient83, I can't thank you enough for posting this video, especially regarding the hollister products I wear the same bag and was wandering about the odour control lubricant and wether it was a good product. I am in Australia and we here have Ostomy Associations where we can get these products from and only for the cost of postage and handling, for me it's Aus$12:00 + we pay a yearly members fee of Aus$45:00. So I will be trying the odour control lubricant. Thank you again
After emergency revision and a flush stoma I have switched to a two part concave and discovered that I could extend appliance wear and cut odor by saving the bag part, and rinsing it thoroughly and place ten or more drops of Adapt in the top of the dried or new bag, insert my forefinger and massage the Adapt lubricant front, back, and top. Then massage the entire bag to fully coat the insde, This also helps prevent leaks from a thick discharge by assisting gravity and helps with odor as well.
I have Crohn's too. 34 year old, got diagnosed at age 7. Got a colostomy at 12 and permanent ileostomy at 15. So I've lived pretty much most of my life with this and I truly understand you guys. I would like to start a google+ hangout with people who have ostomy and ibd's, if you are interested drop me a message on my channel. Best wishes.
Lord Dracul you weren't able to do the reversal?
Hello,
I have had my ileostomy for 13 years now. I want you to know that I use my squirt bottle with water and Hydrogen Peroxide. That keeps the odor down as well. I love that stuff. But you have to be careful because it is so acidic. You have to play around with the mixing of it. So that you do not cause a scab to come on the stoma itself.
I use that same kind of bag and the lubricant too, they are awesome.
Try triple chlorophyll. My wife gets hers thru GNC stores online and at stores when she runs out. Pretty fair priced.
I am really sorry you are going though that. I hope everything is going better now. I have Crohns disease. my diet has been drastically affected as well. Best wishes
-Outpatient
There used to be these great breath mints that you could buy in little packages and they would totally wipe out odor. They had a thin plastic-like coating, and inside was the breath freshner. You simply placed a few inside your bag and any moisture or stool would break the plastic down & release the breath freshner. They were the best thing I've ever found for odor control, but they were hard to find and eventually disappeared from stores. This specific kind was so great because of that thin plastic barrier and how it broke down. There might be some others out there that work as well but I haven't found any that work as good as this first type. Go figure, eh?
Can they still be bought?
I have also heard that putting a tic tac or certs can be a real help with odor, probably any mint type candy could help, but I have yet to try this myself.
There was a U Tube short Video about washing out your bag with water, ensuring you don't get charcoal filter. She talked about adding an Abbott product to add to empty mag. It was dual purpose, firstly kept odour down even after a Garlic the residual odour was none existent. Other was it increased thickness of output to that of thick double cream. My nurse says e says not on her list but there again neither is your foil package, manufacturer, product mname etc
hi I am new to ostomies and having the worst time finding things that work... can you tell me what Abbott product you use and what is mag? Sorry I am having to learn this all on my own but the smell has got to go it makes me sick. :)
Looking forward to your comments about diet. Would you do a focus on gas output and maybe "burping" the bag?
Lighting a match after emptying also gets rid of the smell. I'm not sure if a lighter works too.
I have used the charcoal filter but finds it leaks at the filter and stains your clothes
me too! they tear!
Anyone aware of a Hi-Volume bag that is not translucent and has a vent to eliminate the "gas" . I currently use Hollister 18013, but have had problem with "explosion" ( bag detaching from wafer, especially at sleep time.
I have contacted Hollister asking for assistance; Non-translucent bag with vent...
No response... does anyone have information as to the availability of Hi Volume 2 piece bag non translucent with vent?
thanks. Jim
@coffeelover8183 I have. I have been using them for a few weeks now and I agree, They are amazing. I also have been using there sting free medical adhesive remover and there sting free skin barrier. I am in love with there products. Since I have been using them my skin has been doing so much better. Before I started using there products my skin was red and irritated and now it looks normal and does not hurt!
@Dolphindream15 That must be incredibly difficult. I have noticed that my bag seems to last 1-2 days before odor become really bad.
What causes the stool to be watery and why does it fill and not?
@deejer2 It took me a few months to fully learn my input and out put of my body/stoma. now it seems to be like clock work.
What is the bag number and name with the charcoal filtration system for odor on your video?
Awesome info delicate subject have noticed breakdown of bag with anything containing fragrance love the adapt but expensive and ins does not cover well any comment on M9 find it irritates and burns with frequent use. Devron not workable with me any info on ingestable Clorophyl? Any info would be greatly appreciated THANKS outpatiennt83
Cool video
getting mine on 08-29-2016 I'm a vegetarian is there more precautions
Why do the bags explode
Thanks so much for these videos. Keep it up!
hello
iam 19 year old i use same colostomi bag . a am not used liquite . from nepal
Supposedly ostomy isn't suppose to smell wtf.. and now it smells
@Outpatient hi this is video was very important for me, I know this is a very personal question to ask, but they're telling me that, by the way I am 31 years old, and that I will need a colostomy bag, I just was cured of stage 2 cancer, and I have Crohn's disease, and I've always said that I would rather die than have a colostomy, I'm also a CNA, so I work with colostomy bags all the time, and then the smell when you burp them, you know when they are full of gas and all of that, it's all over the hall, but not only that it's my age, and I've only been in love and in one relationship, and I always say that lightning don't strike the same place twice, but what if I was to get into another one, it's such a young age, like I'm not going to be making love to, my partner, with a bag species that could potentially fall off, or for them to even have to see that, and so they're telling me like if I don't get it, toxic gases can leak into my blood system, and will cause SEPTA's, and I'm like I'll just take my chances, because I wouldn't be worth anything, anyway if I had to go that route, and most of myreasons are through my work, in the hope of me finding love again, and I've never ever ever got advice, from anybody, who has actually been through this, everybody who's talkin to me, and think they know everything, just not have one on them, not one person, has a colostomy, that's in my family, or the acting down my throat, so when it comes to thinking on that terms, of having a love life, what would you say, ❔❓⁉️❔❓⁉️‼️
Hi there Outpatient83,
BTW being a vegan helps all odor in general.
Yikes dude, that's tough
getting mine on 08-29-2016 I'm a vegetarian is there more precautions