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Nov 04, 2016

Need help with pancaking issue - suggestions for better flanges?

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The forum topic is about a person seeking advice on dealing with the issue of "pancaking" with their ostomy bag. They are looking for suggestions for better flanges to prevent the contents from getting stuck at the top of the bag.

Advice and Insights
- Pushing the contents down into the bag can help prevent pancaking.
- Using doggy poop bags inside the ostomy bag can prevent the contents from sticking to the bag and save on the cost of ostomy bags.
- Drinking more water can help with pancaking.
- Using a product called EZ Vent can help air into the pouch and move things down.
- Switching to a convex flange from a different brand, such as Coloplast, can make a significant difference in preventing pancaking.
- Trying different products and brands is essential as each person's needs are different.
- Contacting different manufacturers for samples of their products can help in finding the right fit for the individual's needs.
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