Emptying an Ileostomy Bag with Limited Use of Dominant Hand

I'm curious if anyone with an ileostomy has ever had to empty their bag using only their non-dominant hand?

My husband has limited use of his right hand, and we've been wondering how he could do it in an emergency.

 

Yes, when I had surgery on my right hand, I had to change and empty the bag with my left hand, and I have very little feeling in it from having a stroke. It wasn't that difficult really once I got my head around it. I use a Velcro closure system and even managed to roll that back up with one hand reasonably easily. The only problem was that I couldn't clean the opening of the bag very well, so I just had to make do. It's worth your husband practicing using one hand; then, if it ever comes to it, he will have the experience to manage.

Thanks. That was my thought too, just good to hear someone had to do it and succeeded.

It would take some adjusting, but people can adjust and do anything.

I have learned to use either hand in doing things. It was not natural for me. It took practice and concentration on the task until it went smoothly.

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