I recently got my stoma. I was told it was going to take trial and error to understand. I personally hate ballooning; the vents don't work right. So this morning, I cut a small hole at the very top because it drains down... you're not supposed to let it get full in any way, and they have odor-blocking products that you can put in your bag. If this technique allows me not to balloon, I resolved my ballooning issue. I will keep you updated.

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Talking about having an ostomy can be uncomfortable for most people. Still, it's something you can't always avoid.
Learn about some strategies that can make it easier to talk about your stoma.
Learn about some strategies that can make it easier to talk about your stoma.