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Jul 10, 2022

Help! Ostomy Bag Exploding During Sleep

Topic Explanation:
The forum topic is about a person experiencing issues with their ostomy bag exploding while sleeping, which has happened three times in the last six days. The individual has had an ostomy for almost a year but underwent surgery a month ago to remove their colon.

Advice and Insights:
1. Adjust eating habits and schedule to avoid overfilling the bag during sleep.
2. Consider using an irrigation sleeve as a form of 'bag' at night to prevent overfilling and bursting.
3. Try wearing a belt to keep the bag secure during sleep.
4. Use gel packs, such as "Pearls," to absorb liquid stool and prevent nighttime explosions.
5. Wake up during the night to drain the bag if it fills up quickly.
6. Adjust eating schedule to avoid excess stool at night, or avoid gas-causing foods in the evening to prevent gas-related issues.
7. Get familiar with bowel habits and consider setting an alarm to monitor output during the night.
8. Install a larger bag or irrigation sleeve at night to accommodate increased output during sleep.
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