Can You Rinse a 2-Piece Pouch Like a 1-Piece?

My nurse gave me a sample of a 2-piece pouch to try out, but my question is... can you rinse with water when emptying like you can with a 1-piece?

Yes, of course.

Thanks, Mr. Mose, I wasn't sure if it might leak up around where the pouch connected to the flange. No leaks from it in that area? I get output up that high sometimes. Actually, all the way to the top.

I've only used 2-piece Hollister. The flange seal is pretty good. The only leak I've had in 17 months was my fault. I didn't snap the bag on all the way at the flange bottom. Now I use a mirror to check. I've snapped bags on and off multiple times with no problem. I always wear a thin Hollister bag retention belt. If I plan on being active, I switch to a Nu-Hope hernia support belt.

I never rinse the bags when I empty... too lazy.

The only time I had a connection issue with my Hollister 18182 snap-close systems was when my stoma nurse loosened the pouch to check my stoma. She did not close the seal properly and I stupidly did not check. I don't often let my bag get as full as you describe, but it has happened.

Daniel

Words of Encouragement from Ostomy Advocates I Hollister

I use a 2-piece Hollister and I've never had a problem from rinsing.

Thanks! It's always good to get a heads up.

It's not that I get full, but the pancaking at times.

I don't really rinse my bag, but I use a 2-piece and the seal is pretty good. I rarely have had an issue with leaks. It does happen occasionally, but I think everyone has an occasional leak. I wouldn't worry about it leaking, and if it does, just change the bag and move on. It isn't the end of the world. At least that is what I have come to believe since I have had an occasional leak.