This topic is about a small mishap involving a "vent sticker" used on an ostomy pouch filter during showering. The person sharing their experience forgot to remove the sticker after showering, which led to some complications. Here's what they learned and some advice from others:

1. If you forget to remove the vent sticker after showering, it might become difficult to peel off later due to body heat, which can cause the filter to lift. It's best to remove it immediately after your shower.

2. The person wonders if covering the filter is necessary since they rarely notice any odor, suggesting the filter works well without the sticker.

3. Many people in the community don't cover their filters during showers and report no issues. They mention that filters often stop working by the time they shower or shortly after, making the practice of covering them seem unnecessary.

4. Some believe that filters are more beneficial for colostomy pouches compared to other types of stomas.

5. For those looking to keep their pouch and accessories dry during a shower, there's a DIY solution: Use a clear plastic sheet (like those used for booklet covers), cut it to A4 size, punch holes on each side, and attach an old stoma belt or elastic. This can be worn briefly while showering and is especially useful if you use products like Salts Aloe Vera flange extenders, which can become very sticky when wet.

6. Users of Hollister pouches note that these products do not come with vent stickers, and they haven't experienced any filter issues related to showering without them.