Topic Explanation:
The forum topic is about seeking advice and experiences regarding irrigation for ostomy. The original poster had a sigmoid removal due to complicated diverticulitis and is struggling to keep a bag on since coming home from the hospital. The ostomy nurse suggested irrigation once a day and wearing a cap over the stoma.

Advice and Insights:
- Successful irrigation requires some descending colon remaining and that colon must be healthy.
- Getting a proper seal on the ostomy requires trial and error, but most people eventually master it given time.
- Using Cavilon advanced skin protectant can help the bag stay on for longer periods, especially for individuals with skin complications.
- Irrigation can provide a sense of freedom and control, and many have had good success with it.
- Modifying the diet for maximum efficiency after getting the hang of irrigation is recommended.
- Some individuals have adapted irrigation to their lifestyle, doing it in the morning before work without using a collar or bag.
- For individuals with an innie stoma, using absorbent cloths in underwear and heading to the bathroom when needed can work at home, and using larger holes in the bag can help when leaving the house.
- Cavilon wipes and sponge wipes can be used on the peristomal skin, with the sponge wipes being potentially more effective, but they can be expensive.

Relevant Information:
- Irrigation can provide a sense of freedom and control, and many have had good success with it.
- Using Cavilon advanced skin protectant can help the bag stay on for longer periods, especially for individuals with skin complications.
- For individuals with an innie stoma, using absorbent cloths in underwear and heading to the bathroom when needed can work at home, and using larger holes in the bag can help when leaving the house.