What is a blowout? I have an ileostomy (30 years) and I sometimes have very unexpected leakage. I have a really hard time keeping my bag on... 5 bags in 4 days a few months ago! I look forward to comments on this forum page! Thanks!!! jaidre
jaidre
Mar 14, 2009 5:00 am
annie_nu2
Mar 14, 2009 11:02 am
I have a colostomy so my experiences won't be the same but perhaps similar enough. A blowout was explained to me as anytime the wafer comes unsealed and allows leakage. I have had my colostomy since last October and sometimes it lasts and sometimes it doesn't. I have had them on for as long as 5 days. Then again I used 4 just this week. Diet and hydration play a big part. I hope this helps. There are so many different words used for similar things that it does get confusing figuring out new terms. Some of them I just give up on if they don't seem to directly affect me. Good luck!
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softncuddly
Mar 16, 2009 9:40 am
Well done! To my knowledge that's exactly what a blowout is....and actually I use the term when it's a really bad leak....usually in the middle of the night....then blowout is usually followed by a few other choice words LOL!
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