Have colostomy. Two-piece bag! Have excessive gas! Watch what I eat and Beano doesn't work! Have to burp the bag constantly.
Hermit
Apr 22, 2018 3:13 pm
A_Stoma_By_Any_Other_Name
Apr 22, 2018 4:21 pm
Have you discussed getting treatment for SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) with your physician? It's usually what causes that and it can be rather painful too.
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mild_mannered_super_hero
Apr 22, 2018 5:17 pm
Wal-Mart sells a chewable gas control tablet... They work pretty well for me and are not expensive. If you cut out breads and grains from your diet, the gas will not be a problem. Are you a candidate for irrigation?
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EAM
Apr 29, 2018 1:58 pm
Hi, what brand bag are you using? I switched to the Coloplast Sensura Mio. In part because it has a good filter that doesn't plug up as often as some other brands, at least that has been my experience.
Good luck!