4 TIPS FOR CHANGING YOUR OSTOMY BAG

Hey ya'll! I have 4 tips for #ostomy bag change day. Tip 4 is specific to the Coloplast Sensura Mio flange! I hope these simple suggestions help you like they have helped me.
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3M Cavilon No Sting Barrier Spray # 3346
Sensor Mio Click Flange/Barrier # 10512
Sensor Mio Ostomy Pouch # 11471
Coloplast Sensura Mio Ostomy Belt # 4237
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[@barbarawolcott6999]

I so appreciate the help you give us! I had an illeostomy 18 yrs ago. It was horrible! It was reversed 3 months later. I now have a permanent colostomy. With ostomates like you the difference has been night and day!!! Thanks for all the amazing tips and support! My family can’t believe how well I’ve done!

[@bobeisele7567]

Hello Amber -- just wanted to thank you for your posts. They have helped me solve problems with my ileostomy that no nurse or doctor has been able to. Had I not stumbled upon your posts I'd be up the proverbial creek without a paddle. Thank you

[@saraocampo9066]

I bough a carbou ostomy bags last week on Amazon, after having a horrible month trying to keep the coloplast bags with out leeking and bern so desperate because I work in a restaurant I found out that Amazon sell differen brands. THIS IS THE MOST AMAZING PURCHASE NO LEEKINGS AFTER BEEN CHANGING 3 or 4 times a day with the Coloplast ones. The reviews on Amazon are AMAZING

[@annmunn4964]

I am having one sometime in October and am so happy I found your site. Learning a lot.

[@donineconnally6951]

I just came across your video and I’m so glad I did. I’ve had my ostomy for 2 years in June and I’ve felt like I was the only person in the world that had one. No idea what I was supposed to do, how to dress, what I can do and not do. I never realized how many people are living with this too. Excited to try and find people I might be able to ask questions to. I now use a 2 piece drainage pouch. So far, that’s the most comfortable for me. I figured out to use a squirt bottle filled with water when emptying the pouch to get it all rinsed out and then wiping the opening with baby wipes. That may not always be feasible, I know but it works for me. I’m finally getting to go back to work now so I don’t know what to expect and how this will affect my work life and I don’t even want to have to think about dating….awkward. Thanks so much for your video. Can’t wait to see more of the them.

[@patriciaconstantino4669]

Great tips!! You are so very informative Amber! Love your channel.. 👍👍

[@LesleyReed-vm3xp]

Amber, you're so brave and I admire you!

[@lesliestegen1757]

Didn’t know about the belt. I’ll be getting one. Thanks for the great info.

[@Michael-MYR]

Great to have you back. Keep smiling, home building is crazy right now. Thanks for your videos.

[@OstomyDiaries]

😃💜

[@katrinawest487]

Thank you Amber xxxx I’m using a coloplast bag here in the uk 🇬🇧☺️3 weeks post opp

[@tessh2418]

BTW you’re wonderful!! I am so grateful to you!

[@catholiclife9304]

God bless you!!!! I'm a nurse and this is very helpful

[@laureentaylor8437]

Same system i have been using for years. Love them.

[@OstomyDiaries]

I have been using about a year and a half. I love it! 💜

[@sharonforbes162]

I am a newbie to your channel, enjoyed this video. I have worn an ostomy for about 8 years now, and the first few years were hard, leaking a lot, not getting many days use out of my flange. Come to find out, I actually had the wrong kind of colostomy done on me, I had to have emergency surgery back in 2014 for a very serious colo-rectal infection, and those surgeons didn't give me the proper colostomy, when I had output with that one, it was basically going everywhere, and not going down towards the bottom of my bag. I developed a hernia, and the surgeon who took care of my hernia also took the time to give me a new and much better colostomy. I spend much less time with it when it's time to change it, and have far, far fewer leaks, thank goodness!

[@joan9569]

I'm soooo sorry for all that has happened to you. May God Bless you.🙏

[@cockeyedoptimista]

I don't understand that! I didn't know that there was a right and wrong kind of colostomy. And how could they give you the wrong one? Goodness gracious. You do not have to answer this, of course. I am just blabbing.

[@reptiletailz108]

Hey I just wanted to say I saw the video where u talk about the new mio bags and I got my hands on a few of them and tried one today for the first time !!! I can't even tell you how grateful I am that I saw ur recommendation one of my nurses had brought me some bags cuz I was running out and waiting for more supplies and she had the 1 piece mio bags I am totally in love I just put it on so only time will tell if it will leak or whatever but it grabbed onto my skin and that was that I was so happy with the product all around and tbh I am upset I ordered the others ones I was using but I'm grateful to have found this one I especially love the material it's unlike any other bag I've tried I was using the Hollister 2 piece ones which I really liked but now seeing the ones where u can't see ur output I'm excited because idc who u are and how grossed out u may even be by ur own output I myself am constantly messing with it and trying to see what's in my output and all that gross stuff that I don't even like to admit to lol !! I appreciate ur videos a lot u have helped to stop my leaking issue and since my surgery was an emergency exploritory surgery I had about a 8 inch incision a midline incision with 25 staples and unfortunately it was almost healed and ended up busting open my surgery was on Feb 6th 2022 and it's now a wide open hole on my abdomen which I am wet to dry packing for now and what totally sucks is I can't put my bag on without closing up the hole and then the bag goes on but covers half my bandage so when it leaks it's going right into my massive hole in my stomach it's crazy so u helped me tremendously I truly appreciate it my thing was leaking everyday sometimes I wud have to change it 2 times in a 24 hr period which as u know is not only extremely bad for ur skin I began to get an ulcer around my stoma and it hurt but the output going in the hole cud cause a serious infection and not to mention the insurance only covers 20 bags a month and it cost me 60 something bucks to purchase one set of the Hollister bags and wafers I just honestly can't thank u enough

[@tfrechea]

You can put Tegrederm patch over an ulcer and then put your wafer on over that to protect the ulcer. Just thought I'd let you know.😊

[@tessh2418]

I wanna know more about that cute sweater 😍

[@shellisimon8221]

Smith and Nephew no sting skin barrier works great for me. I also use the Coloplast sensura mio convex flip.

[@OstomyDiaries]

I have used Smith and Nephew before. They are good too!

[@chinlesswonderkid]

Should lie down when applying pouch and belt. Some of my ostomy pouches peal away from skin regardless what adhesion I avail of. As for belt, ostomy output leaks a lot regardless of belt

[@enistinemacrae4841]

Thanks Amber I have had two surgeries the second to make my illeostomy permanent but having problems as even though everything is closed off I'm passing stools from rectum seems odd

[@Rbionkah]

Hi thank you for this review. Does your bag here have a filter or no? I have an ileostomy and most filters don't work for me. Coloplast says the filters they use are better.

[@hereiamu1]

I love the Nu-Hope Nu-Comfort Support Belt. Very comfortable. I use it with Hollister and Coloplast pouches.

[@OstomyDiaries]

Does it fit the Coloplast Sensura Mio? I need to try that one!

[@hereiamu1]

@@OstomyDiaries Yes it does. I use the 11472 pouch and 16911 barrier. For the Nu-Comfort Support Belt I use the 2 3/4 ring plate.

[@bernadettehynes-cafferkey3917]

In Ireland we call the flange a base plate, and the pouch a bag

[@OstomyDiaries]

Interesting! I have heard base plate before. 😃

[@pjsonthefloor]

Same here in Australia

[@jo-annel.wright2975]

@@pjsonthefloor You beat me to it...

[@lizbethaleman3781]

Hi please can you tell me how I can find the belt you are using to hold it on place ty for you help blessings

[@josephb2492]

How do you get the pouch to go on so easily? I recently switched to coloplast sensura mio and have trouble every time

[@summersalix]

Nice to see u back! I find that using Attiva stickers over the flange are awesome at keeping the flange from popping off and thus prevents leaks like a pro! Because they are seal rings, it makes using a belt not necessary. Also, high waisted yoga pants have been a godsend for my ostomy.... Keeps it in place and the compression feels secure. I use the cavilon spray with adapt stoma powder around the stoma (crusting method) for irritation prevention and it works quite well! I love the mio products too.. Great video and tips! 🤗 ♥

[@OstomyDiaries]

I live for high waisted pants! They help me feel secure too. 🙌 Thanks for your tips and thanks for watching! 💜

[@dawnlmccormick8618]

What is a Attiva sticker?

[@hamsterSNAKE]

I missed your voice 😌 so calming....i can understand the teacher roll :p congrats

[@OstomyDiaries]

Thank you so much!

[@lanschwartz981]

I have had an ileostomy for 2 months. Finding it impossible to keep my one piece appliance to stay on for more than 24 hrs. I am considering a 2 piece system . Are there any vieod on how to chane themm?

[@cockeyedoptimista]

Couldn't you put on the soothing lotion and let it sit for a while and then rinse it off or wash it off and dry off again before putting on a new bag? That would mean leaving it uncovered for a while. It would have to be a time when you weren't having much output. Like early in the morning or whenever. I've done stuff like this. But I'm just alone so it's not really a problem. And I have a colostomy and it's pretty predictable. But my skin gets irritated sometimes. I'm trying to learn more about these pastes and things so thank you for your helpful videos!

[@jmantwild9373]

Do you change the flange every time you change the bag?

[@abdelhamiddesouki1698]

Can I take a bath with ostomy bag in place? Please advice on the best way

[@jillwilson8212]

Welcome back Amber! You look great. I’m still a newbie at all of this, almost 2 months, and have been battling leaks. So annoying! I tried the Sensura Mio 1 piece Midi size. Loved the pouch but it would not stick to my body. Checked the reviews and lots of people had the same issue. Any tips to make that stick would be great. Currently I’m finding that any lubricant/deodorizer softens the barrier ring and causes a side leak since I sleep on my side. This is especially true for the Brava ring which is a tad thinner and not as gummy/durable as the Hollister ring. Anyone else have this issue with the Lubricant? I use Brava and the M9 drops. Neither one does it’s job well for me. Any tips for that? 💟

[@OstomyDiaries]

I have a few suggestions! First, Hollister makes an adhesive spray that you can put on your skin to make things stick to it better. The reference number is 7730. Second, I had issues with lubricants and deodorizers causing leaks because I was using too much! I actually use a SMALL amount of lavender scented baby oil lol. There is also a nice m9 spray that helps with odors. It’s almost like a body mist, but super powered. I spray it on the outside of my bag. I’m not certain that’s what everyone does with it, but it’s Hollister M9 odor eliminator spray and the reference # is 7734. I hope this helps! 💜

[@63LindaLou]

@@OstomyDiaries Thank you for the very informative videos which I just discovered so I'm watching them all now! I've had an ostomy bag for 3 months now and I was advised by the ostomy nurse in the hospital to apply heat to it after applying a new bag. I put a heating pad on it for about 30 minutes and I have yet to have any leaks and it lasts for a long time (I change it every 5 days but I did have it on for 7 days once with no issues). I have showers and baths with no issues at all (I use Coloplast as well).

[@joan9569]

@@63LindaLou Good idea from the nurse! Thanks for posting. I'm 7 weeks out from the emergency surgery. :(

[@lianebender2668]

I like to use the blow dryer on warm and found it to help stay on for 7 days and prevent yeast as I use it to make sure everything is completely dry before applying the flange as well as after everything is applied.

[@jo-annel.wright2975]

Thank you. I wondered why the ring perished...the deodoriser is the culprit.

[@constancelupo4752]

Does Coloplast Sensura mio have a 2 piece bag?

[@constancelupo4752]

You are a sweetheart.

[@stevensonhengster8151]

I have a question about colostomy do they sew up the buttock area just wondering to get a better relief down there too much discomfort

[@Cuddlymoses]

I've had my ileostomy for 27 years now and I've always had a belt it's need

[@donna8374]

Here in the UK, I've not seen that two part system... The NHS gives us (free) 30 bags a month, one for each day.. I change my bag daily and touch wood. I rarely get skin irritation..

[@summersalix]

Wow that's a generous amount of supplies! That's awesome they allow that many! If receiving disability, Canada allows 10 per month and the USA allows a max of 20 per month. 😔

[@donna8374]

@@summersalix Good old NHS... And people moan about it.. I do buy a few extras online, like extra adhesive remover spray and those ring extender things (can't think of the proper name) but I only very occasionally have to use one..

[@RD-vz6cc]

Even though you get 30 pouches per month you shouldn’t change daily. Only 2 times per week.

[@donna8374]

@@RD-vz6cc That's not what we're told to do here .. I've watched a number of other ostomy/stoma vlogs and the two part system seems to give a lot of people skin problems.. I change my bag daily after my shower I've always got a dry bag ..

[@sharonforbes162]

We get a max of 20 bags pet month on insurance here in the US and I have to order extra bags from sellers off of Amazon to get me through, out of my own pocket. I'm glad I get disability payment every month, as those bags are rather expensive.

[@TUYETVU-bf7co]

Can you tell me the number of that product,thanhs

[@zainagha]

I am about to have my Surgery in about 2 weeks time and I am very apprehensive. Since you have had this sugery I would like to ask some questions please. How many years ago you had your Surgery and were there and complications or side effects. How did it affect your normal life? Are you active like before, can you run and jump, can you swim, can you drive and what about your sleep, do you get up in the middle of the night to empty the bag, if so then how many times each night. Does it affect Sex Life? Anything abnormal? Any pains or bleedings? Please answer all of my questions, it will help other viewers too. Thanks.

[@OstomyDiaries]

I had my surgery almost six years ago. I have yet to find anything I cannot do other than some dietary changes. I can do more because I am so healthy. The only thing I regret is not getting it sooner. Does not affect intimacy. I work a full time job and I go hiking and swimming.

[@lindajob8930]

Hi please can you help me pls my hubby has stoma bag but his stool is exposing a lot of oil and having to change bag nearly every day pls can possibly help me pls . My name is Linda

[@christine8262]

I have a new ileostomy switched over from a colostomy and it's way worse than colostomy it leaks all the time he gave me the loop ileostomy which gives you two stomas he put the one that poos on the top so it falls all over the one on the bottom you can't fit it correctly and as you know ileostomy output is liquidy as can be and it has been hell. I feel sorry for people who struggle with this thank you Jesus that this is only temporary and I get my reversal on December 6th. I pray for everyone who has to deal with colostomy or any ostomy type of issues. My skin is so blistered from the way the surgeon did it I'm so upset with him because I asked so many questions and yet he did not tell me I would have two stomas one right on top of the other. So there's no way I can fit it properly or even to seal it off with the searing because it's so huge both of the stomas are so huge and they're moist all the time you just can't get a good seal yesterday I changed it four times in 24 hours because it leaked four times in 24 hours 😭. So praying for all of us who have to deal with this and especially for the ones that have lifelong ostomies. Lifting you up to our Lord who did it all in overcame at the cross.🙏💜🙏

[@snivly2066]

I am so sorry your dealing with this. It sounds awful. I only had a colostomy for 6 months but I know the first month was absolutely awful. After that things normalized and it wasn’t so bad.

[@lasartdesignz7087]

I have both an urostomy, and an ileostomy……

[@hollyyoung649]

LOL, I wish I'd seen this video a few weeks ago...I'm 4 months out and my stoma changed shape to an oval,,,,,but it's not STAIGHT side to side, it's cockeyed,,,,but when I drew the oval onto the flange for cutting, I drew it straight, which meant when I put it on my flange was COCKEYED,,,,,,,and therefore my belt,,,,I wear this in a convex so a belt is petty much a necessity,,,I spent 5 days with my belt popping off like 6 times a day,,,you can bet that I drew it the right way the next time LOL,,,live and lean :)

[@melanietaylor5079]

What belt are you wearing?

[@OstomyDiaries]

I am wearing the Coloplast Brava Belt for the Sensura Mio Flange. It is # 4237 🤗

[@adesolahughes4724]

Hey beautiful people of the ostomy community, I had my reversal surgery end of March and am happy to say that am doing great but I have a lot of supplies left, anyone in Chicago area that needs this supplies can reach out to me, I know this supplies are expensive especially of you don't have insurance and I don't want the left over from my supplies to go to waste when I know that there are people out there that would benefit from it, so it's first come first serve 😀, wish everyone all the best 👌

[@OstomyDiaries]

Kind of you to offer! 😊

[@jo-annel.wright2975]

That is so kind. I do hope you were able to pass your supplies to someone. Here in Australia our stoma supplies are subsidised by Medicare. We become member of the Stoma Association at $70 a year and we just pay postage. In the event of a reversal or change of product we return any unused items to the association for redistribution.

[@sophiamills4723]

Gorgeous! 💋👌

[@OstomyDiaries]

Thank you! 🥰

[@enzopalumbo2164]

I agree with all your tips and I do the same. With reference to the 4th tip on keeping the flange straight, I got around the need to do that by using the Nu-Hope Nu-Comfort belt. It is 2" wide, which makes it more comfortable, but more importantly, it does not attach directly to the bag or wafer. It attaches to a plastic ring, which comes with the belt, that goes around the connecting ring of the bag and wafer. So it doesn't matter in what position you put the wafer. The plastic ring can be rotated. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3e6foCBZ9l-jK8

[@OstomyDiaries]

Thanks for the tip! 💜💚

[@thomasjan493]

Put the wafer under your armpit for 30 seconds to get a better adhesion.

[@billiebennish2526]

Even the unscented baby have leave a protective barrier

[@OstomyDiaries]

Yes they do! It caused me unnecessary leaks in the beginning. 😣

[@sharonforbes162]

They can leave a barrier, but I find them a must have in my cleaning and changing of my phlange. What I do, and this may sound kind of silly, but it works for me, I take the unopened pack that the phlange comes in and I "fan" all over the stoma and surrounding area for a few minutes and make sure it's totally dry and that there's no sticky residue feeling, then I carefully apply the phlange, pressing very carefully all the way around it, and I am particularly careful of the bottom of it, as I'm overweight, and I have to make sure the bottom doesn't want to curl up on me, as it sometimes wants to do, I make sure the adhesive is sticking well and that the edges have no "wrinkles" to them.

[@hollyyoung649]

Also, check with your supplier, my insurance company pays for one ostomy belt a month!

[@jamesdorrill9933]

Ok I deal with my mothers bag up until two weeks ago I didn’t know really what to do with her rash The lady with Hollister sent me Stoma Power Ref number 7906 moms rash is almost gone thanks a lot for sharing your experiences it helps me a lot ❤❤