My Journey Through Different Ostomy Pouches

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Worzie
Jan 20, 2025 11:25 pm

Some history on past products I've used:

I was sent home from the hospital with a small stash of Hollister 2 piece transparent open-ended 18194 pouches and barrier with flange 11204. Pretty large 70mm/2.75" system.

My first supply order I changed to their closed beige pouches of the same size.

Then I started thinking a smaller barrier flange would be easier to deal with pancaking and changed to the 44mm/1.75" QuietWear New Image closed filtered pouch 18322. This appeared to be the one I would settle on.

Until mid 2024, my distributor announced Hollister's plan to discontinue the QuietWear line due to access to supply and manufacturing.

In preparation for this, I started getting samples from other manufacturers. I also got on a couple of forums to get advice. I got another sample from the grandmother of one of my coworkers that led me toward Coloplast.

It took a little while to get used to the SenSura Mio 2 piece closed pouch with circle filter and the convex flip barrier. It was clear to me that this was the Cadillac of pouches! It didn't seem good to be disposing of them like I did with the Hollister closed pouches. Rinsing them wasn't going to be sustainable.

After that one order was used up I switched again to the open end SenSura Mio 2" maxi 11472. It was the end of the year 2024 and I ordered a 90-day supply insurance would allow. Finally getting 7 days on one setup! This supply is going to last a while 🤓

After finding so many folks here using 1 piece systems, I ordered samples of the SenSura Mio convex flip 18312. It doesn't have belt clips or the option for non-filtered. I like having the filter and I can manage not having a belt.

I put the first one on Saturday morning, 3 days ago. Typically around day 3-4 I usually start smelling it. So far, nothing ☣️. It's also not so thick without the flange!

I've never had such an abundance of various pouches! I might be good until the summer.

Beth22
Jan 21, 2025 1:22 am

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.

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SusanT
Jan 21, 2025 1:36 am

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. 

Worzie
Jan 21, 2025 2:43 am
Reply to Beth22

Probably however, not in the SenSura Mio line.

Worzie
Jan 21, 2025 3:01 am
Reply to SusanT

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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SusanT
Jan 21, 2025 3:33 am
Reply to Worzie

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. 

Beth22
Jan 21, 2025 3:22 pm
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Worzie
Jan 21, 2025 6:59 pm
Reply to Beth22

I stand corrected!  I'm guessing they were referring to the Opaque gray.

Beth22
Jan 21, 2025 11:38 pm
Reply to Worzie

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.

Gracie Bella
Jan 22, 2025 11:17 am

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.

Beth22
Jan 22, 2025 3:38 pm
Reply to Gracie Bella

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.