Question: What can I use to prevent pancaking in my ostomy pouch?
Answer: To prevent pancaking in your ostomy pouch, consider the following options based on forum discussions:
- Baby Oil: Many users find that a small amount of baby oil inside the pouch helps stool slide down more easily. However, be cautious as excessive use may weaken the pouch material.
- Cooking Spray: A generic cooking spray can be an inexpensive and effective way to coat the pouch interior, helping to prevent pancaking.
- Hollister Adapt Lubricating Deodorant: This product is frequently recommended for its dual function as a lubricant and deodorant. Users suggest applying it after each pouch emptying.
- Water-Soluble Personal Lubricants: Products like Astro Glide or KY Liquid are mentioned as alternatives that are compatible with the pouch material.
- Rinsing and Hydration: Regularly rinsing the pouch with water after emptying and maintaining good hydration can help reduce the thickness of the output, minimizing pancaking.
- Air Pocket: Keeping a small pocket of air in the pouch can prevent it from collapsing onto the stoma, allowing output to drop more easily.
These methods can be tried individually or in combination to find what works best for your situation.
Check out these links for more information:
- Using Baby Oil as an Ostomy Bag Lubricant (January 14, 2025)
- Trouble with Output Sticking at Top of Bag - Need Advice (November 24, 2023)
- Pancaking - Any Solutions? (June 25, 2012)
- Alternative lubricants for drainable pouches? (June 19, 2015)
- Tips to Prevent Ostomy Bag Pancaking or Mushrooming (April 03, 2014)
- Need help with pancaking issue (October 16, 2018)
- Best Deodorant and Lubricant Tips for Ileostomy Users (August 22, 2025)
- Tips for Preventing Ostomy Bag Pancaking (August 25, 2024)
- Tips for Preventing Pancaking in Ostomy Bags (June 26, 2025)
- Strategies to Manage Pancaking After Ostomy Surgery (June 30, 2024)
