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I am trying out a few manufacturers of ostomy bags and am finding the Hollister to be the one that works best for me.  My only beef is the drainable pouching system, I can't seem to get the darn thing opened, does anyone have a trick for this?

IGGIE · Answer

G-Day Susie,
Press the two ends of the tail and fold it over and press it very hard to put a crease in the two opposite sides of the outlet. This will now open a lot easier next time you try to open it.   Regards IGGIE

infinitycastle52777 · Answer

Agree with Iggie, that is what I do. Put a crease in the middle of each side.

Beachboy · Answer

Like this:

Squeeze open plastic lips
Create a fold by squeezing, on each side

Finished.  Pleats created on both sides.
Folded up, locked, and ready for duty.  When emptying, I put pressure on the ends of the plastic lips.  They slowly separate.  Sometimes poop is real sticky, I put a finger and thumb on each lip side and push each side opposite to "break the seal."
Thumb is pushed to the right.  Finger to the left.
Note:  Used my left hand for the picture.  Normally I use my right hand.  In that case thumb goes left, finger to the right.

Hugo · Answer

A picture is worth a thousand words!  I am very visual and often misunderstand written instructions.  Kudos for a great post!

infinitycastle52777 · Answer

I wanted to add I also reinforce the crease every time I empty.

AlexT · Answer

Exactly like BeachBoy posted. 👍

Beachboy · Answer

Just wanted to add:
I learned how to do this from the experienced Ostemates here on MaO.
Thank you!

IGGIE · Answer

G-Day BB,
A great job with the camera. Like the lady said a photo says a thousand words. Your the man.  
Regards IGGIE

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