This topic is about someone who is dealing with the challenges of managing an ostomy pouch that frequently balloons with gas. They are considering trying out a pouch with an integrated filter to help with this issue. Additionally, they are waiting for a proper hernia support belt after surgeries that have affected their abdominal muscles. In the meantime, they are using a temporary Tensor wrap to help with breathing, standing, and walking, as their abdomen protrudes significantly without support.

Here are some helpful insights and advice shared by others:

1. The person has been using Hollister products since August 20 and would like to continue with this brand if possible. They have access to advice from a nurse sister and a brother-in-law who owns a medical supply store. They plan to try a new filtered pouch next week.

2. Convatec filtered pouches:
- For short (standard-output) Convatec appliances, the filters may not be very effective at controlling odor, and stool can sometimes back up and soil the filter.
- High-output Convatec pouches have filters that are better at venting gas and controlling odor, and these filters are replaceable.
- Convatec offers free samples through their Customer Interaction Center (1-800-422-8811), and they have nurses available to advise on product selection.

3. General experience with filters:
- Filters can help reduce ballooning, though they are not perfect. They do improve odor control, but not completely.
- Many users have noted that no brand offers a "perfect" filter solution yet, but they still prefer using filtered pouches over non-filtered ones and plan to continue using them.

4. Switching brands:
- A long-time Hollister user of 31 years successfully switched to Convatec after trying their high-output pouches with replaceable filters.

The manufacturers mentioned are Hollister and Convatec, with specific reference to Convatec high-output pouches with replaceable activated-charcoal filters.