Hello Karate girl.
Thank you for your post, which is a subject that often comes up with new ostomates. I am saddened that this subject is still not part of a routine discussion with the medical people, but patients still seem to need to bring the subject up first.
I found a reasonably interesting site which explains it all https://www.bladderandbowel.org/bowel/stoma/irrigation-and-your-stoma. However, If you Google youtube -stoma irrigation, there are some very informative vidoes on the subject.
Irrigation is usually recommended for Colostomies, but not everyone is suitable, so it is best to discuss the procedure and prospects with a stoma nurse prior to attempting it.
If you are a suitable candidate I would recommend it wholeheartedly, as it empties out the bowel and you should not need to wear a bag. This has tremendous personal and social advantages in the management of the stoma and in helping us to live a relatively 'normal' life. (whatever that is!)
Best wishes
Bill