Although I think Convatec has the best velcro closure system and Coloplast has the nicest wafer, I settled on Hollister New Image as my best all-around two-piece solution. BUT, it is discouraging that the vent and charcoal filter both seem to expire after 2 to 2 days even though the actual bag could easily last for several days. When the bag starts blowing up like a balloon and you think you can smell yourself, going out in public means having to put on a fresh one - very uneconomical. Is there any way at all to prolong the life?
dlgates
Nov 14, 2009 12:28 am
gutenberg
Nov 14, 2009 4:30 pm
I have given up completely on filtered pouches. I find it much easier to discretely degas either before I leave home or even in the car in a parking lot with the windfows down. If you get a better answer I will be watching for it. Good luck. Ed
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Posted by: freedancer
In both of my cases, I had no choice. It was surgery or be put 6 feet under! I thank God that He has been with me all these times. Without Him, I never would have known what to do and might not have gone to the hospital when I did. I don't know if you have had your surgery or not yet but I hope you will hang out on this website when you are done. I have learned a great deal through the people here and it is so great having others who have had the same thing done and been through what you are about to or have gone through. The only thing I have turned down is a reversal of the ileostomy. When the doctors did the emergency rebuilding of my original ileostomy this last February, I told them I did not want to go through this again. My doctor told me at that time that I was no longer a candidate for the reversal. In a way, I was very relieved. The last three years of my life have been a nightmare for me. I do not want to go through any of it again. If you wish to be rehooked up and they say you are a good choice for that, research it carefully. Every surgery I have ever had except for Old and New Maxine and the emergency surgery on my broken foot, I have spent weeks researching. I recently had my C5 C6 disk in my neck replaced with an artificial one. I went to my pre-op with 2 pages of questions for the doctor. I knew everything that they were going to do and could talk intelligently with them. I always try to research my adversaries! Don't cancel your surgery. It is nice not to have to suffer any longer with horrible pain. We all had to change a few things around when we had our surgeries but in the long run, most of us are glad we did it. I know I am. Good luck to you!
Past Member
Nov 14, 2009 10:41 pm
sir...vented pouches are intended for daily wear..ie: they only last one day. i use the mid size closed pouch..i belive from memory 12355 coloplast. a box of 30 is around 50$...less than a coffee...its woth that to smell presentable...would you agree?? if you have a colostomy...do you irrigate??? if so...the mid size is as large as would ever be required. regards
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dlgates
Nov 16, 2009 8:43 pm
I've used vented-and-filtered pouches ever since I had my colostomy--no one ever advised me they were good for only one day, and I usually get three days or almost. I'm supplied with only 10 per month through Medicare. Of course I can burp them, but obviously you'd have to do that with the non-vented bags you suggest. If I get even a faintest whiff, of course I get to a restroom as quickly as possible to burp out the gas. I also find that using a lubricant-deodorant actually makes the poo very sticky and clogs up the vent and filter much more quickly than if I just rinse the bag with water as I normally would.
Past Member
Nov 17, 2009 12:46 am
sir, i can see the need to conserve. have u tried the snap in vent/filter..you know add the second when the first clogs??? they make them. regards
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pattizkn
Aug 29, 2010 9:03 pm
I agree. I have almost given up on the filtered pouch. They seem to only last a few hours for me. If I'm going somewhere where I am dressed up, I will use it because I dont want to take the chance of my pouch balooning out with tight clothes on. I always have an extra in my purse, just in case. I wish they would invent a better filter.
beatrice
Aug 30, 2010 5:05 pm
I use Convatec 2-piece, the pouch has a filter. I was advised that I could expect 2 to 3 days easy with one pouch. And I have found that is the right timing for a change - usually 3 days.
The filter is useless as far as I'm concerned ... whether you keep the pouch 1 day or more.
And I sometimes get some leak through via the little filter hole
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I burp manually as needed. My next pouch order will be for filterless.
Apparently Convatec is coming out with a new and improved filter (according to my ET nurse) ... will believe it when I try it
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Would be interesting to hear from anyone who thinks the filters work well and how many days you keep a pouch on before replacing.
The filter is useless as far as I'm concerned ... whether you keep the pouch 1 day or more.
And I sometimes get some leak through via the little filter hole
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I burp manually as needed. My next pouch order will be for filterless.
Apparently Convatec is coming out with a new and improved filter (according to my ET nurse) ... will believe it when I try it
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Would be interesting to hear from anyone who thinks the filters work well and how many days you keep a pouch on before replacing.
Ken in San Jose
Sep 10, 2010 10:10 pm
I used to reliably get 9 days out of a colostomy bag. But the last batch of bags I got from Convatec stink terribly after about 5 days. I am considering looking for a new vendor.
I add Osto-EZ-Vents to the bags, but they fall off in a few days. I found that if I reinforced the vents with 4 strips of Scotch tape they would stay on for 9 days. But I shouldn't have to reconstruct somebody's product.
I wish there were filtered self-venting bags that would last, but other posts here suggest that I want too much. Any comments?
I add Osto-EZ-Vents to the bags, but they fall off in a few days. I found that if I reinforced the vents with 4 strips of Scotch tape they would stay on for 9 days. But I shouldn't have to reconstruct somebody's product.
I wish there were filtered self-venting bags that would last, but other posts here suggest that I want too much. Any comments?
bearcat
Sep 10, 2010 11:26 pm
been using the same type bag from convatec for two years, changing it twice a week, never even considered using a filter.
Sh@tHappens!
Sep 11, 2010 3:46 pm
I was using the Hollister New Image 2-piece and had to burp them all the time. I ended up getting a parastomal hernia and my stoma nurse had me change to the 1 piece because of the pressure. I immediately started having problems with ballooning and found that the Hollister filter doesn't work at all, I called Hollister and they told me that they are working on thier filters and they are not good for "high gas output", and told me to BUY the EZ-vent. Now I have been trying to find a bag with a better filter. I tried Convetec and the filter worked fine, but as soon as I had output it leaked from the seal...YUCK! I am now using the Coloplast, I have tried the Sensurra and Assura and the filters work great on both, I have had this one on for 2 days and it is still working!!
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