I have an issue with emptying my pouch at home. I have to stand and straddle the toilet bowl to empty my pouch. This is not doing my back any good.
When I am out in a public bathroom, I can sit far enough back on the toilet seat that I can empty while sitting down. I can't do that at home as the toilet tank gets in the way.
My ileostomy is located in an odd place (I have been told). It is located slightly to the right and above my belly button - in my ribcage area, as opposed to my lower abdomen. So, my pouch does not hang down far enough that I can just open my legs while sitting on the toilet and empty.
How do other ileostomates empty their pouches?
I am open to any suggestions. I know there has to be someone out there with a similar issue.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Socalileo
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