This topic is about a Coloplast instruction leaflet that has sparked some discussion and questions regarding the use of filter stickers, washing, and re-using ostomy bags. Here's a breakdown of the key points and advice shared by the community:

- The leaflet advises against rinsing or re-using disposable pouches, which might be news to some users.
- It clarifies that the round stickers included with filtered bags are meant to stop gas from escaping through the filter, not to keep shower water out. This might contradict what some users previously thought.

Additional insights and advice from the community include:

1. Some users, especially those with liquid ileostomy output, find that filters clog quickly and choose not to use stickers, charcoal filters, or wash/re-use bags.
2. Many people initially used the stickers to keep water out during showers but now understand they can also help manage gas and prevent "vacuum" and pancaking.
3. For those with minor gas issues, partially or fully covering the filter with a sticker can help maintain a small air pocket, reducing pancaking.
4. Users with continuous or high-volume gas find the stickers less effective, as the bag may inflate elsewhere.
5. Charcoal filters, now called "aromatic delineation ports," tend to clog quickly, especially with thin output, leading some users to avoid relying on them.
6. Some long-time users remember older pouches that required manually attaching a filter, which they found no more effective than today's integrated filters, so they skip both filters and stickers.
7. One user stopped using stickers on Coloplast Sensura Mio bags and experienced no issues, suggesting the main benefit is controlling air flow rather than preventing water ingress.
8. It's a good idea to read the information leaflets provided by manufacturers like Coloplast, Hollister, and Convatec to understand proper use and warnings about washing or re-using pouches.
9. Insurance coverage and low co-pays can affect whether users choose to wash or re-use bags, with those having ample supplies often seeing no need.
10. For practical demonstrations on sticker placement, some users recommend checking out the website/blog "Vegan Ostomy.