How to Prevent Pancaking in Vacuum Sealed Bags?

How can you keep the output from doing this? I heard if you put air in the bag it supposedly helps, but I'm not sure. And how would you get the air in there? Thank you in advance for any tips.

I have a 2-piece system. Bag snaps onto wafer. I separate the bag seal at the top, grab the bag, and pull the plastic apart. Air goes in, then I reseal the bag.

Tricky with a one-piece drainable bag. With a new bag, open the drain, pull the bag plastic apart, air goes in, close the seal.

 

 

Staying well hydrated will help with the pancaking. I would watch eating too many carbs at your meals.

Add water to your pouch. It makes it go soft and slide easily. Regards, IGGIE

I drink prune juice daily and take a magnesium supplement by Plexus. My doctor said that was great. The best thing was to keep the stools softer. It works well most of the time. Once in a while, I have to drink more than 8 ounces.

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G-Day Teebull, You have to be drinking a lot more than 8oz of water, you should be drinking at least 50oz of water a day or you will get dehydrated. Sorry, I just realized you have a colostomy, not an ileostomy. Regards, IGGIE

As Iggie mentioned, you don't want to get dehydrated by drinking too little water or hydration drinks. I have a colostomy. Became dehydrated last year at work, passed out, smacked my head. Got a speedway ride by paramedics to the "big house" (hospital). Learned this: Water alone is not enough. Hydration requirements vary during the day/week. I added hydration drinks (Gatorade Fit and Prime). Must sip, not chug when drinking. Can also add hydration powder (cheaper) to water/drinks. You're doing well with prune juice and mag supplements. Like my Grand Pappy, Joe Slappy used to say: "If it works, don't fix it."