Hey, the Convex Flip does have a filter-less bag, but it comes in a transparent bag. But I also read you like a filter. But in case you ever want non-filtered, you know you have the option.

I'm using the Coloplast 2-piece too. Im using the closed end bags and I like the filter. But I'm disposing of bags 1-3x per day so they don't have time to get clogged.

I'm assuming you have a colostomy. I think the ileostomates have much more trouble with the filters due to more liquid output. 

How do you like emptying the pouch? I was having a lot of trouble with it so closed end pouches were a great find for me. 

Yes, I have a colostomy.  I can't imagine dealing with an ileostomy.

It took me a minute to get used to emptying it.  I use a lot less TP that's nice.  I had issues with the bag hitting my pants or not seeing poo getting on the back of a finger and looking everywhere for other mishaps.  I don't have a heavy trash bag of 💩😵‍💫 anymore!

I do like the way Coloplast did the open end compared to Hollister's.  I struggled with getting theirs open!  I have learned in another thread (Lee and Iggie I think) to put a fold in the middle.

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Exactly the issues I was having. I struggle with some peripheral neuropathy thanks to chemo and decided I just didn't have the dexterity to deal with the open-ended bags. 

But I've been considering trying open-ended again. It sure would be nice in some ways. 

I thank my surgeon everyday (in my head) for giving me the permanent colostomy instead of a temporary ileostomy as he originally thought he'd do. 

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Just trying to help, but anything I say on here is to help, and it will be because I've been there and understand, or I know because I have had to know. And from my last post, I meant what I said when I said I have tried every single bag they have from every brand. That was fun, lol 😁, but they got donated, so hopefully they helped someone out.

I was reading what you wrote and saw that you mentioned pancaking?

I use Brava's lubricating deodorant, and while I use it to slightly lessen how awful my ileostomy's output smells, I read in the instructions that it's also designed to aid ostomates who suffer from pancaking.

Hey Gracie,

Lol, that's what they say. I run on the thick side, so in the beginning, I pancaked a lot and I tried the deodorants. The key I found for me, and it works great, is to have some air in the bag, but the air in the bag should be around the stoma, not on the bottom of the bag so it can move freely and output can drop to the bottom of the bag.