STOMA NOISE-FART FILTERS.

Most stoma bags have filters in
but they are nowhere near our skin.
Their function is to stop the smell
and some of them can do that well.

But what about that farting noise
which, when it’s very loud, annoys
both us and people all around,
or at least, that’s what I’ve found.

How do we make that noise abate
before it’s out, when it’s too late?
How do we ...

I decided to trial using ground rolled oats and adding them to my pouch - and SUCCESS!!!
I found that if I put 2 tablespoons of the rolled oats (which I grind in my coffee grinder - I have never ground coffee in it and usually use it to grind up my dried herbs), I get the same results as I did with the ConvaTec Diamonds Gelling Sachets - not only is it a lot cheaper and more affordable, but th ...

My husband and I are planning a trip to Europe this fall. I had surgery last month and got my ostomy. I'm looking for tips for traveling with the ostomy, long-haul flights, and disposing of my pouch when I'm staying in a hotel or on a riverboat. I'm feeling pretty anxious about the trip, but I'm determined to not let the ostomy rule my life. Thanks!!