Using water to flush out pouch - Request an Idea https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/using-water-to-flush-out-pouch/ Friendly support for people with an ostomy. Discuss products, ask questions, meet new friends. en-US Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:25:33 +0000 wpForo 60 RE: Using water to flush out pouch https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/using-water-to-flush-out-pouch/#post-21365 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 09:50:31 +0000 @tinker I keep a hair dryer handy to make sure my skin is dry after I wash it, and again after I apply the barrier film. Low heat but It works well. I use PreP Skin Barrier in a Dabber Bottle and a convex pouch and haven't had a leak in the last 10 months (except from a defective filter) . Im very active and normally get 5 to 7 and as much as 10 days wear time. I usually change because I feel I need to check my skin or i may see minor loosening of the barrier edges.

]]> Request an Idea keenans@charter.net https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/using-water-to-flush-out-pouch/#post-21365 RE: Using water to flush out pouch https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/using-water-to-flush-out-pouch/#post-21361 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 05:24:50 +0000 Cool didn’t know everybody else does the same and rinses out their appliance! I did it just because it doesn’t feel so fresh and thought I was perhaps a little capricious for insisting. I usually have a nozzle water bottle I use for that on the road and an old measuring cup in the bathroom. I had suspicions maybe this cut short the life of my appliance but despite these thoughts my appliance has been lasting a solid week generally having to change it because I’m pretty sure I can start smelling the damn thing. I’ve been on a good streak of no incidents for thee weeks now. 

now that I jinxed myself I’ll wake up Im a situation (I bet anything on it now lol)

]]> Request an Idea Yvan Charbonneau https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/using-water-to-flush-out-pouch/#post-21361 RE: Using water to flush out pouch https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/using-water-to-flush-out-pouch/#post-21238 Tue, 21 Jun 2022 15:03:35 +0000
Posted by: @tinker

3 leaks-under and out the sides in the last 5 days. I have had some before. Average maybe 1-2 a month. Wear time has usually been 4-5 days. HELP!!!

Welcome to the forums, Tinker.

Those unexplainable, sudden issues with our appliance are never fun, but it happens to all of us at one point or another (many examples on this forum). 

It might be worth creating a new topic, so we can focus on troubleshooting your current issues, and hopefully we can find a solution :) 

]]> Request an Idea VeganOstomy https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/using-water-to-flush-out-pouch/#post-21238 Leaks- Help https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/using-water-to-flush-out-pouch/#post-21229 Mon, 20 Jun 2022 16:09:06 +0000 I too rinse most always. 18 months out from surgery. Recently problem with leaks. I wear Hollister Ring Barriers, Hollister 1 piece drain, and even Brava Barriers Strips. 3 leaks-under and out the sides in the last 5 days. I have had some before. Average maybe 1-2 a month. Wear time has usually been 4-5 days. HELP!!!

]]> Request an Idea Tinker https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/using-water-to-flush-out-pouch/#post-21229 RE: Using water to flush out pouch https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/using-water-to-flush-out-pouch/#post-20584 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 21:30:31 +0000 The revival of this topic is great timing. I'm (mostly) done a new article on rinsing ostomy bags, and I'm hoping to publish it soon. 

@njewell1 I like the idea of those collapsible cups, and the 2oz bottle is also a great tip @llholiday.

I'd really love to get a video done for this article, but that's always the most time-consuming aspect so the video may be pushed until after the article is done. 

]]> Request an Idea VeganOstomy https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/using-water-to-flush-out-pouch/#post-20584 RE: Using water to flush out pouch https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/using-water-to-flush-out-pouch/#post-20583 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:06:57 +0000 I am a rinser, also. I think it makes the outlet easier to clean and uses less toilet paper. When I am out and about, I use a little 2-oz bottle of water with a flip-top spout that I keep in my bag for this - because it is just 2 oz it doesn’t work as well as the cup of water at home but it helps with cleaning the outlet.

]]> Request an Idea LLNorth https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/using-water-to-flush-out-pouch/#post-20583 RE: Using water to flush out pouch https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/using-water-to-flush-out-pouch/#post-20582 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:57:33 +0000 Good Morning everybody

I also rinse everytime I empty if possible with maybe 4 -6 oz of water . It just makes me feel like things are cleaner . I also carry a collapsible cup with when I'm out running around . Works good for me . 

]]> Request an Idea Robert https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/using-water-to-flush-out-pouch/#post-20582 RE: Using water to flush out pouch https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/using-water-to-flush-out-pouch/#post-18882 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:36:14 +0000 Sorry for the late reply, as I just noticed the thread.

I also rinse my bag out at every empty. I use a standard bidet on my toilet, and  direct a vigorous stream of water into the bottom of my of my Hollister two piece  bag, until all the waste has been flushed out. Emptying a full bag takes less than 3 seconds and I'm done.

I am able to use the same wafer and bag for 5 days at a time between changes. Really helps the supply budget!

 

]]> Request an Idea GoatHerder https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/using-water-to-flush-out-pouch/#post-18882 RE: Using water to flush out pouch https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/using-water-to-flush-out-pouch/#post-18875 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:47:02 +0000 @winnie...I use the Hollister 8331, one piece.  The filter does clog within 3 days. However  folding the top edge over & hold snuggly against me  when I shake it to  rinse does seem to prevent most of  the water getting into the filter area.   I also find taking a square of toilet tissue,  folding over the front & back of the pouch over the rectangle filter.  Then holding the top of the pouch and squeezing from right to left does help squeeze out the moisture collected & works again for another day.  Then I repeat till I change as needed.  

I also sleep on a bit of a slant to help output go down instead of climbing up the pouch or gathering around the stoma.   Add air to your pouch at night to also give more room for sliding down.  Try adding a more solid foam a board or a cushion under your mattress to also keep the flow down stream. . 

]]> Request an Idea LK https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/using-water-to-flush-out-pouch/#post-18875 RE: Using water to flush out pouch https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/using-water-to-flush-out-pouch/#post-18866 Thu, 22 Apr 2021 18:16:46 +0000 @chrisandbagpus Yes, that definitely can help, but I think the majority of users aren't planning to modify the bag ✂️

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