In a discussion about wearing one's pouch sideways, one of the main concerns I saw was how to empty the pouch when it didn't hang straight down. People who use Coloplast kept saying it's easy; they just "unlock" something on the flange and "spin" the pouch. I've been trying to picture the mechanism they are describing and am not sure I have it right. Is it that the pouch sits somewhat loosely over the flange, allowing it to be rotated 360 degrees without separating from the wafer, until something clamps it down? If it is really so much easier to use a Coloplast system sideways for this reason, I think I'll look into getting some samples from them. But if I'm completely misunderstanding then I won't bother, because I am otherwise happy with the Hollister products I have been using.
Thanks everyone--Natalie
I had always heard to wear the bag vertically. But I have tried the Coloplast supplies. What they're talking about is you attach the bag around the wafer opening and lock it in place, unlike Hollister and Convatec brands where you snap it on in place. It is easier to attach the bags, but I've had the best luck with Convatec brand. Call for samples - I just didn't find them comfortable. Hope this helps...
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Thank you so much, bigal1579. I think I will wait awhile on the cherries and sauerkraut. LOL. I have gotten some good advice. Thanks to all that have replied. I sure am happy that I stumbled onto this website.
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I use Coloplast and the only thing that spins when you unclick the locking mechanism is the locking mechanism.
I use the Coloplast two-piece system with a locking device. I wear it sideways. I was told it could be turned to dump, but I found it too hard to twist it up and down. I have no problem emptying it when it is sideways though. I also tried the Hollister two-piece sideways. It worked for me this way also, but I had trouble getting my fat fingers in the end to wipe out.
The Coloplast has a larger opening. I have an ileostomy, so my discharge isn't too thick and empties out easily. If it gets a little too thick, I drink some juice and that takes care of that. I think you just have to get samples and try them different ways to find out what works for you. Good luck.
Devin