Topic Explanation:
The initial post discusses a technique for draining an ostomy bag from the outside in to relieve leakage and skin damage caused by acidic feces. The poster shares their experience of using plain water to flush the ostomy pouch, which helps reduce burning pain and skin erosion.

Advice and Insights:
- Flushing the ostomy bag with plain water can help reduce burning pain and skin damage caused by acidic feces.
- Using a plastic funnel to pour water into the pouch, swishing it around, and then draining it into the toilet several times a day can prevent acidic feces from causing skin damage.
- Applying a skin protective barrier directly on the skin before using a durable adhesive and ostomy faceplate can help minimize and prevent leakage.
- Using a homemade "pressure gasket O-ring" to press down over the seal around the stoma wafer after flushing can help prevent problems and maximize the life of the seal between changing times.
- Flushing the pouch with plain water can be done by pouring half a bottle of spring water into the pouch, swishing it around, and then emptying it into the toilet until the water runs mostly clear.
- It's important to ensure that enough water is put in the pouch to swish over the stoma during the flushing process.