I have a problem with ostomy bag odor at all times, not just when I empty it. I am really getting self-conscious. Is anyone else having this problem?
Patty poo poo
Nov 27, 2018 10:03 pm
Puppyluv56
Nov 27, 2018 10:28 pm
Hi Patty, I sometimes feel that as well. Usually on the 4-6 day of a pouch use. I think the filter works for a short time but by the time there has been poo on it, it fails to work after a few days. I have found that safe and simple Ostomy deodorant works best to cure both when emptying the pouch or in between times odor!
Have you tried it? I have not tried M9 but hear it is similar but more expensive.
I once had a friend over and kept smelling horrible odors and had to laugh but had it not been a really close friend, it would not have turned out the same. We laughed about it every time it happened for the few hours she was here! Come to think about it, she has not come back since! Haha Come to find out, it was a pin-sized hole in the Convetec pouch. Guess I should tell her that is not the norm and she can come back! Lol
Puppyluv
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Patty poo poo
Nov 27, 2018 11:16 pm
Thank you so much for getting back to me. I just ordered the M9 from Amazon and should be getting it next week. Fingers crossed it works.
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Donspen
Nov 28, 2018 12:35 am
I use the M9 works well. Medicare allows one butt a month. I also use their lube and deodorant, which is also covered. There is no out-of-pocket expense.
Bill
Nov 28, 2018 6:19 am
Hello Patty poo poo. I have deoderant supplied on the NHS. However, on occasions I have found that nouthwash is quite effective for rinsing after I have washed the bag and I like the smell of mint.
Best wishes
Bill
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ron in mich
Nov 28, 2018 2:01 pm
Hi Patty, if I think my pouch is smelling, I ask my wife if she can smell anything and she is honest enough to tell me.
Patty poo poo
Nov 28, 2018 2:17 pm
Thank you so much for that information, I had no idea that my insurance would cover it!
Puppyluv56
Nov 28, 2018 2:25 pm
Patty,
I ordered my first bottle of Safe and Simple from Amazon but found Edgepark carried it and M9, and now I have ordered it through them to be paid by my insurance.
Puppyluv
Patty poo poo
Nov 28, 2018 6:43 pm
That's great, I use Edge Park for my supplies and from now on I'll order from there and get it covered by insurance. Thanks for the great info.
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