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@jtvt I have not attempted to burp the Mio yet. My sample bags I got have a filter and it seems to have worked "well enough" last night, but I don't...

@chrisandbagpus I am unsure if it's the outlet that's producing the odor - I wipe it out with TP and a wet wipe each time. Good thought on swapping ...

@chrisandbagpus It's the drainable variety. My output is fairly excessive and I must empty around 6 times per day (ileostomy). It's a challenge find...

Chris, Good to know I don't have to worry about that! I will give the burping a try with the knowledge that some care is necessary. My concern wi...

Well, I am somewhat disappointed to report that I am starting to notice some odor today (not as strong as the Hollister 2-pc but more than the Hollist...

@chrisandbagpus 6 weeks is definitely still very fresh, but you are well on your way to success. It gets way easier with time as most folks here wil...

@chrisandbagpus I think your explanation of my issue is exactly correct. Part of the issue was me. I tried to swap things out at a bad time of day s...

@jtvt The Coloplast rep actually sent me an email with Eric's instructional video from YouTube attached regarding how to get the Mio Click to actual...

Glenn, It's interesting you mentioned having an issue with the stickiness of the adhesive. I actually feel like it doesn't stick quite as well as th...

I think that's sound advice, thanks Eric! I did make sure the lock was open so thankfully I wasn't fighting against that as well. I think I am so used...

Thanks for the advice John! I will have to give the q-tip a shot next time. The way you are describing how you put the pouch on is the way that I've a...

@jattzl I finally got my GelPlus from Edgepark and wow, it makes a significant difference! I can't smell anything during normal wear and very little...

What a cutie! Labs make such wonderful pets and as I am sure you have seen, fantastic service dogs. I've got a black lab myself named Barney. Best bud...

@jattzl Interesting you should mention using a 1-piece pouch. I actually just got a couple samples yesterday and switched out my 2-piece for one of th...

This really was such a great article Eric, thank you for taking the time to share your experience as well as Kelli's. So many parts hit so close to ho...

Wow, this is quite a story Glenn - thank you for sharing with us. I must say, while all of our stories and experiences are different (sometimes very m...

@jattzl Hi Joanne! Thanks so much for the welcome, it's great to be here with such knowledgeable and supportive individuals. I'm sorry to hear you str...

@llholiday Awesome, I will check them out - thanks!

@llholiday Thanks for the suggestions! I have not heard of the StomaCloak before so I will have to check that out. Also, I had not thought of trying t...