I had an ileostomy for 3 1/2 years and it's been reversed and hooked back up after hernia surgery. Now that I have a colostomy, I'm having a really difficult time with the fact that my ileostomy had ZERO odor and now the colostomy has a really bad odor that I have to get used to. I've bought boxes of scented candles that I have to have in my bathroom and throughout my apartment. I feel it's really difficult to visit friends because I can't go into their bathroom and empty my bag if it's going to leave a smelly bathroom. Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm kind of lost here with this odor business. Thank you for any responses.
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