I have a 2 piece system with my illeostomy. Occasionally after I emptying my bag I take off the bag and clean the stoma and around it to keep output clear. Is this bad to do? My ostomy nurse said it's not something that's recommended but it's ok if im VERY careful when cleaning, etc. I just see output around my stoma in the space on the wafer where the plastic breaks down. I feel better doing this and I'm wondering if their might be an alternative or if others do the same?
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