Life-Changing Flushable Colostomy Bags

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Jonny
Aug 16, 2016 9:26 pm
Very helpful

If like me, you use closed pouches, do you find it very difficult and embarrassing when you're out in public or at a friends house and don't know what to do with the nappy sack afterwards? I used this method for most of my colostomy life. 

 

However, after googling it and finding nothing to help. I came across new flushable bags that are biodegradable. They are pretty amazing. I've been sent some samples and not only are they comfortable, but the fact you simply take it off and drop it into the toilet and flush away is, for me, life changing. 

 

Obviously changing bags can be a difficult transition for some, I hated the idea of trying new bags as I've always found my ones to be comfortable. But if you're in the same boat as me, do try them out or ask your GP because it's great. Not only am I saving money on nappy sacks and helping the environment, I get to feel somewhat normal whenever I have to change my bag out in public or at a friends house. 

 

I hope find this useful! 

Bettyjoe
Aug 16, 2016 10:18 pm

Where can I find them?

Irjosh
Aug 17, 2016 4:31 am

Me too. What brand specificity

Posted by: Audrey Warren

This site is a godsend. As a newbie (colostomy on Nov 8, '21), I look at it every day for a number of reasons. Reading what people are going through makes me grateful that my elective surgery because of a severe case of IBS-C is nothing compared to what they have been through and are still living with.

I don't have to go to the hospital for anything related to my ostomy. I feel sorry for those who do and am in awe of those who can use humor to describe their ordeal. I identify with those who express their fears. I especially identify with those who are depressed because I am clinically depressed and have general anxiety disorder. How ironic that having a colostomy eliminated some of the depression and anxiety that the IBS created. I've been widowed twice and I'm on match.com.
I immediately included my operation in my profile and am pleased to say it doesn't seem to make a difference.

And there is much humor on this site and it's one of the reasons I enjoy it so much.

I could name numerous things I've learned from reading people's comments/questions/answers.

After months following on a daily basis, my only negative comment is I don't like listing the most popular members.
It's not that I don't like these people; I do. It's that I think it elicits some "Facebook"-like banter or comments that are gratuitous.

I don't do any social media and think that its merits are overshadowed by too much negativity.

Meetanostomate is in no way negative. I just think the gallery of "popularity" detracts from what is an excellent website that deals with a serious issue that causes a myriad of emotions.

Jonny
Aug 17, 2016 2:35 pm

Hey guys. Sorry I completely forgot to mention what brand it is! 

http://www.clinimed.co.uk/Stoma-Care/Products/Closed-Stoma-Bags/Aura-Flushable/Product-Design.aspx

They might be just a UK company however, not sure if they ship worldwide. But hopefully you find it useful. 

Puddle_of_worms
Mar 10, 2017 12:32 pm

Colo-majic is another brand; Attiva also makes them. Those two are available in Canada.

 

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