Cleaning the Ileostomy pouch between changes

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I had to share this new aid I have found. It’s so simple and fast to use when I’m at home.  In the afternoon my output thickens as I am eating more meaning it can be tricky to clean. 
I have baby oil to aid it’s exit but by my second day it’s stodgy and stubborn . I’ve squirted water using a syringe but that’s a faff. Then I found this on Amazon it’s nozzle/tube has various holes in the sides  it sprays sides.  Genius 

  • That’s a great find . I can remember tipping water into mine, sealing it back up, sloshing it about a bit then emptying it again! This looks a lot easier! x

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  • Karen it’s brilliant. I’ve tried everything before this and it’s very time consuming. This is a great invention. Think whoever designed it wears a pouch. I wanted to share it and it’s only £6.99. X

    Ann
     ‍Art

  • Hi artsie.does rinsing the bag when emptying it interfere with the seal re sticking?I have never rinsed so was just wondering.

    Kath

  • Good Question Kath

    Yet to have full research done however four times used I dont actually squirt it up as far as the plate. I’m still learning. But I am not making such a water mess in the loo. Next time I may try standing as there’s some skill involved which I haven’t got yet. I tend to clean opening then squirt a little to wash opening  that’s when I can have shower…..close end tip up to swill empty then put nozzle in further and empty  Tah dah 

    im out for breakfast so let’s hope I don’t get a blow out!

    I am concerned about filling the it up too much because I could wash the bag off. 

    Ann
     ‍Art

  • Thanks.now got a picture in my head of you with bags floating around you.Roflkath

  • Ha ha. That’s me. Bag head. Who needs balloons hilarious. X

    UPDATE 

    Breakfast went perfectly no blow outs or pancakes so far 

    Ann
     ‍Art

  • Thats great.have a lovely weekend

    Kath