Organizing my supplies today, I ran across some old bags (no offense intended). A while ago, I had my one and only leak in public. I did escape unscathed, but when I got home, I immediately put into storage that type of bag. I have a difficult time throwing things away - always save for "in case of emergency." Anyway, while organizing, I see I had written myself messages on this particular box of "guilty as charged" bags. I have attached a pic below to further explain and for your viewing pleasure. I am posting this because, as a newbie, I was unaware of these details and other than this website, there aren't many "professionals" to advise us of the bazillion of options there are. It is often a hit and miss thing - many times leading to embarrassments and mega rashes! If at least one person finds this info useful, my work here is done and I will go do my laundry now. jb
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My one and only true blowout (and real mess) came from exactly the same style of bag as you have pictured. I have no confidence in bags that have no "last line of defense" like the one you have posted or like the cloth tape edge the Hollister bags I use have. I carry flange extenders but I don't use them regularly as I see them as an extra thing I really don't need and more work to deal with.
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I just finished reading the Ostomy Tips Book under COLLECTIONS at the top of the page. I did not realize how much information was there. It covers a lot
of things that people have questions about. Hope this may answer some things for people. Best wishes and stay safe
Both bags are Convatec - In defense of Convatec, the white bag is the model I currently sport.
(Convatec 22771) with no "dealer add-ons," but I do change it every other day.
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JB....I guess it's time to actually throw that old stock away. After your leak experience, would you really consider using one of those again? Keep only great bags, for emergency stock.