How to avoid Bag leaks with an Ileostomy or Colostomy

In this video I talk about how you can try and prevent bag leaks from happening. There is no be-all fix for an individual but hopefully, this video will give some helpful insights.

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[luielulu]

My mom has had a colostomy bag for 29 years .. she is coming up to her 94th birthday.thank you for the videos now.. that would have been so helpful❤

[juleskinkead]

i have an ileostomy and am 3 months post surgery. I have done 12 changes using 2 piece appliance and not one leak so far.. the key to preventing leaks for me is to take time with prepping the skin. If you have the time you dont have to rush the new bag on if you can control output during the change. After removing the bag and using pads to remove old adhesive or paste let the skin breath for a few minutes. If you can take a shower without an appliance and just be careful when scrubbing with soap and wash cloth.. also must use plain soap with no additives that may impact preparing with skin barrier spray. I have showered with just changed new wafer and pouch and still no leaks. just be sure to soak up some of the water in the wafer with paper towel for a few minutes. do not use hair dryer for anything. even on low it can react on adhesives. I switch between eaking rings and convatec paste from time to time. the paste is not adhesive but a good caulking to keep output leaking out. Everyone is different but my nurse said to concentrate on cleaning skin and prepping and all will be well.. she is right so update almost 1 year in, no leaks.. not one.. it is in the prep and also there are belts to hook up to the wafer and adjustable to hold the wafer against your body with one piece or 2 piece. for younger active ostomates use a belt, you wont leak. i use convex wafer and often i put it on without paste or a ring and no leaks.. good luck

[bluemoon]

I started wearing an illiostomy pouch a month ago and my skin around the stomach kept getting burned around it giving me misery constantly….I was using powder and barrier spray and the barrier ring donut underneath the wafer plus the purple Marathon liquid …..it all did no good…Even if the pouch wasn’t leaking my skin kept getting burned…I even had nurses changing it for me to no avail….
Finally by accident I happened to see a squeeze tube of barrier seal paste by Cloplast among all my medical supplies I had….I didn’t know what it was…..So I googled it up….No one had ever even mentioned it to me in or out of the hospital…
So I tried it when I changed the pouch instead of using the barrier ring seal…..And Amazingly….IT NO MORE BURNING ON MY SKIN….!!!! I can’t beleive it….After a month of misery…..No more pain from burning……
I hope this info will help someone else to avoid what I been going thru……
Coloplast barrier seal non alcohol paste …..Instead of the adhesive barrier seal donut…..

[picnet]

Clean the skin any mucus will prevent adhesion. Dry the skin with a small fan until totally dry. Cut appliance as precise as possible, Install appliance using a mirror for alignment. (modify the bathroom for this it really helps) Hold the appliance/bag to bring the cohesive to body temp. Works well if the skin is even around the Stoma. Even after 28 years that still doesn't work all the time. Being prepared is key as you mentioned - keep going.

[craigydcraig]

I change my bag every night before bed, I've had a few leaks in the night, mainly on a Saturday when I've had cheat day, I've drank too much and it fills up quicker, normally I try to have my main meal at lunch time and like a wrap or something for T, I don't eat after about 6 PM, it's taken some adapting to but it seems to work. Great vid mate, very informative.👍

[davehudlow_x]

Thanks bud, had one for 2 weeks and only change when my stoma is not active, but sometimes it's not a choice when leaking.
Mine is small and I wake 2 to 3 Tim's each night by bio waste alone during the date it's food waste.
Not most nights it's food based and I stay up because I have Crohn's disease which for me is constant diarrhea for life.
Makes it tough when a bag change leaks two or 4 times, once a cat punctured my bag and I was angry but also caused stress on my stoma
I'm always mad during leaks because I have to put down anything I'm doing especially playing a game where I have the upper hand on a boss then die when I feel a unwelcoming warm trickle down my side.
I struggle to the point I have ordered 3 boxes to make sure I'm good when a leak causes problems.

[ann-nhem]

my brother is just having an operation today this video has been so helpful

[cynthiaakacyndsmith]

Great information, thank you.. I have had a colostomy for about 10 years now, I had colo-rectal cancer. I have had some challenges., but the information you have shared, are fabulous, thank you.

[sethsimmons]

Very informative and helpful. Thanks for making things simple and normal. It’s not easy at the beginning. Getting past the embarrassment with solutions is so helpful. Thanks.

[MoniqueHebert-hsbl]

Yes! I thought of this before I just forgot to start using a bigger bag when I go to bed.

[sbalmer]

Salts gave me nice little bag which can carry most of the stoma equipment needed for a change when I am out and about.I always take it.

[Michelle-qdgm]

Thankyou for all the hard work you do your info is so important to all of us with a stoma am new with a stoma and am glad I’ve found your channel

[frankward]

Cleaning and drying the skin is paramount

[trudytru]

Im really struggling 4 days post op!! I needed to hear that at the beginning so much

[debbiehadad]

This was absolutely excellent! Thank you.

[wmden]

Thank you. This is helpful information. I will say that I go one step further, on one of your points. I always keep a new, cut bag in my hip pocket, in a zip lock bag with a couple of paper towels. I am retired, but the rest room at work, when I worked, being a good distance from my office, is what got me into that habit. I don't worry about having powder, or barrier spray with me. If the bag goes. I clean up and just stick the fresh bag on, with no additives, which I can go 2, or 3 days without. I wish the powder and some spray wasn't necessary, because the adhesive barrier sticks better without it, but, even if they don't leak, the adhesive is tough on the bare skin, after a few days.

[stephE]

Thank you so much for sharing! I am scheduled for my ileostomy surgery in a week and I really appreciate you and other youtubers giving out valuable information, plus you are a pleasure to watch and listen to. Thank you!

[altha-rfet]

Tell you, it is real embarrassing when on leaks in a store, I was in Dollar General the other day and it started leaking, , , I left the cart and went to my car, glad no one saw me but it is still embarrsdding

[frankward]

Cleaning and drying the skin is paramount. Use adhesive remover first. Dont use wet wipes, only tapwater on a paper hand towel (i use Nikki Defend). Warm the bag against your body for a few minutes, and press. Change 'day' bag two or 3 times a day, ESPECIALLY at bed time. I also change before i go out for the day, or to the pub. Firmly attach a night drain bag by tube. NHS Stoma Nurses will advise best day bag type, but you will settle on your own choice. Leaks will still occur, but infrequently. Use a mattress protector. Keep a spare equipment bag in your car, and spare undies, trousers. I've had my urostomy for 3 years, had about 10 leaks, mostly in the first year. Now it hardly ever crosses my mind. I dont try to get my day bag to 'stretch' all day, i expect to use 2 per day at least, so i change after breakfast and before bed, its a good routine. But check the bag adhesive every time you empty it or every 2 hours.

[robertschiffler]

I'm new to ostomy. I just got one 3weeks ago. Thanks for the information.