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Jul 13, 2022

Tips for Changing Colostomy Bag with One Hand (Right-Handed)

Topic Explanation:
The forum topic is about a person who has broken their right arm and is seeking advice on how to change their one-piece colostomy bag, being right-handed.

Advice and Insights:
- Consider lying down while changing the stoma bag to keep it in the right place during the process.
- Use the left hand to take off the bag, clean the area, and apply the new bag, holding it in place.
- Cutting the bag and lining up the new bag over the stoma may be more challenging with one arm, but it's not impossible, just requires taking it slower.
- Consider seeking help from a partner, friend, or professional caregiver for assistance.
- Look into hiring a home nurse for assistance during bag changes.
- Utilize in-home nursing services, friends, relatives, or partners for help.
- Consider using a two-piece system with matching bags and sleeves for easier management.
- Use a stand-up mirror to help with the bag change process.
- Consider irrigation to manage the output in a more manageable way.
- Look into ostomy systems designed for individuals with limited mobility, such as those who have had a stroke or shoulder surgery.
- Consider using a two-piece precut gasket and bag for easier application with one hand.
- Seek assistance from a visiting nurse for help with bag changes.
- Consider using Eakin Seals for easier application with one hand.

Follow-up:
- A follow-up post inquiring about how the dilemma was solved.
- A poem reflecting on the challenges of managing a stoma with limited mobility, such as after a stroke.
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