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Mar 23, 2018

Bag Mishaps - Share Your Crazy Stories!

Topic Explanation:
The forum topic is about sharing crazy stories related to mishaps with ostomy bags. The initial post describes an incident where the user accidentally flung their full ostomy bag at their wife, causing a messy situation.

Advice and Insights:
- Some users prefer Velcro bags over clips due to ease of use and security, while others find it hard to clean the ends of the Velcro bags and feel less secure with them.
- It's important to ensure the ostomy bag is securely closed to avoid accidents, and some users use rubber bands or additional clips for extra security.
- One user shared a humorous incident where their ostomy bag leaked, and others mistook it for something else, leading to a funny misunderstanding.
- Another user shared a story about their urine bag coming off during a hair appointment, causing a drenching situation.
- Some users shared tips such as wearing a belt to secure the ostomy bag and being cautious about the positioning of the bag during activities to prevent mishaps.
- It's important to be prepared for potential mishaps by carrying spare clips or alternative fasteners for the ostomy bag.
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