How can you keep the output from doing this? I heard if you put air in the bag it supposedly helps, but not sure. And how would you get the air in there? Thank you in advance for any tips.
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Beachboy
I have a 2 piece system. Bag snaps onto wafer. I separate bag seal at the top, grab bag and pull the plastic apart. Air goes in, then I reseal the bag.
Tricky with a one piece drainable bag. With a new bag, open drain, pull bag plastic apart, air goes in, close seal.
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Morning glory
Staying well hydrated will help with the pancaking. It would watch eating too many carbs at your meals.
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Teebull
Reply to Beachboy
I drink prune juice daily and take a magnesium supplement by Plexus. My dr said that was great. Best thing was to keep the stools softer. Works good most of the time. Once in a while I have to drink.more than 8 ounces.
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IGGIE
Reply to Teebull
G-Day Teebull, You have to be drinking a lot more that 8oz of water, you should be drinking at least 50oz of water a day or you will get dehydrated. Sorry I just realized you have a Colostomy not an Ileostomy. Regards IGGIE
Beachboy
As IGGIE mentioned, you don't want to get dehydrated by drinking too little water or hydration drinks. I have a colostomy. Became dehydrated last year at work, passed out, smacked my head. Got a speedway ride by paramedics to the "big house" (hospital). Learned this: Water alone is not enough. Hydration requirements vary during the day/week. I added hydration drinks (Gatorade Fit and Prime). Must sip, not chug when drinking. Can also add hydration powder (cheaper) to water/drinks. You're doing well with prune juice and mag supplements. Like my Grand Pappy, Joe Slappy used to say: "If it works, don't fix it."