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Questions about managing a Stoma Pouch

Ostomy | Last Active: Nov 16 12:40pm | Replies (70)
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I don’t know, for me it would be easier and more normal feeling to just empty the pouch every few hours. I would be more aware of the leg bag and it would bulge when filling and be annoying. I know how I am. I use a bedside drainage bag at night. That seems to be the best for me. I keep a black coffee cup looking container in the car for times I want to empty the pouch when not near a bathroom. Works great. Good luck! You’ll find your way. 😊

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gordy6898p | @gordy6898p | Nov 16, 2023

I only have to empty the leg bag every 6-8 hours, which is quick and easy. I wear jeans 99.9% of the time while out of bed, and leg bag bulging isn't at all obvious.

My concern is Stoma pouch seal leakage, which should be fairly low with a nearly empty pouch. A few folks here have offered advice on how to minimize the chances of leakage.

Yesterday (Nov 15) was Chemo infusion #3. I asked the nurse about the possibility of connecting the pouch to the leg bag. Her reply was to direct my questions to the urology folks.

Chemo #4 is scheduled for Dec 6. Before that I will be getting followup phone calls, with lots of questions to be asked on my part.

Before Chemo #4 plans are to schedule another CT scan, another chance to ask questions.

Thanks again to folks here for their advice and replies.

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gordy6898p | @gordy6898p | Nov 17, 2023

My Stoma procedures/questions are related to bladder cancer.

Thus, pouches and collection bags are for urine drainage.

I wanted to clarify that to avoid any possible confusion.

Apparently Stoma related issues for both urine/feces collection are quite similar.

Thanks for your kind replies.

Hope all continues to go well for you.

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