How to change a colostomy stoma bag
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- čas přidán 7. 11. 2018
- This is a video that shows how simple it is to change a stoma bag. This video is aimed at people that are new to having a stoma or for people that are considering colostomy surgery. The stoma bags used in this video are Coloplast Sensura Mio closed bags. I also use Bravo Adhesive remover along with wet and dry wipes. You will see skin and my stoma. I had colostomy surgery in November 2017 due to Crohns Disease. The colostomy has transformed my life and I just wanted to show people it is a simple process.
Probably one of the most user-friendly explanations, doing away with a lot of the complexity that you find in some explanations, well done.
Hi Cyrus. Thanks for watching and commenting. I do try to keep everything simple.
Dear Chris,
Thank you for sharing this video.
My father has just had the op and is finding it all rather overwhelming.
It's good to see strong, productive people like yourself helping others.
Wishing you all the very best.
Thank you Layla for the kind words. I wish your father well and hope it soon becomes a bit easier for him. It does get easier. If you need any advice then please ask as and when.
I really like this video. Simple and to the point. I like that you say it can be done with one hand. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you, clear and simple. Having the surgery soon and was a bit apprehensive
Hi Catherine. I am glad it helped. I fully understand being apprehensive and that is normal. Its a big change in our lives. Hopefully it will be a big improvement for your quality of life also. One of my other videos is about the positives and negatives of life with a colostomy. You may find that helpful also. I wish you every success with the surgery and the future. If you have any questions feel free to ask.
With the myriad of products available, & all the new information to learn, it really can feel overwhelming. Having you to explain these things in such a simple, & calm manner is very reassuring, helpful, & kind. Thank you.
Thank you Joan. That's very kind of you to say so. With all my videos my sole aim is for them to help people. So it's lovely to hear they do help.
This was such a lovely simple and calm video. My elderly father has just had a colostomy and this will be so useful for him to see. I myself found it so clear and helpful. Thank you so much for making this.
Thank you so much for the lovely comment. If you need any help or advice please feel free to ask. Please send him my regards and I wish him the best.
Thank you so much for being transparent with this instruction and so helpful!!! Blessings
Great video. You should definitely do more videos, especially for the men out there. I am a woman & have watched dozens of bag changing videos but the majority are ladies. It's good to see the men being represented. Best wishes from Kit.
Thank you for the kind comment. I agree there are not enough men doing things like this. I will be doing more, I just want to make sure my content is right before it goes out. I will hopefully be doing another video this week.
Thanks so much for your time and consideration for this video my sister just had a ostomy done and you are the best teacher ever please make more videos and keep us informed.
Thank you for you kind comment. I do plan on doing more videos. However it is taking me longer than planned, as I want to do what's right for others, rather than just punting out lots of videos. But rest assured I am working on more. If you subscribe you will get notified when I do put more out. Thank you again.
Thank you for posting this.
Very clear. Very personal.
No problem Kristina. Thank you for watching.
Thank you for the video. You kept it simple and encouraging.
Thank you for watching. I always try and keep things simple.
extremely informative and helpful video. thank you!
I am glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching.
I love coloplast. An amazing teacher
Great video, training to be a care worker and one of your videos was reccomended to watch . Quite informative
Thank you for watching. Thank you for choosing a career in care work.
Thank you for this video. I have been told I need a colostomy so researching what I can...I'm feeling better it's quite simple after the first few weeks/months
Depending on what else you are having done at the same time as the ostomy surgery, recovery needs some time. Dont rush anything. Do everything at your pace. I have put up another video about having a stoma bag and being water which you may find helpful. Take care.
Thank you for a great demonstration.
Thank you for watching.
Thank you for this educational video, very important things! Wish you are doing well.
Very relaxed and good video. I remember my first days: utter panic. Changing became routine pretty soon, and is second nature now.
Thank you for taking the time to comment. I am planning on doing more vids. It is amazing how quick it becomes routine and second nature. But yes certainly panic moments at first. Thank you again for commenting.
Brilliant demonstration Chris
Many thanks for watching!
Excellent informative video. Thank you.
Thank you Kate and thank you for watching.
Please do more. I have watched them all you are needed.
I like your demonstration pretty easy to understand
Thank you.
Thx 4 video, I have just come out of surgery with cancer and was worried about stoma but after this vid,no more probs.thx bro😊
No worries, glad the video helped. Wishing all the best for a positive recovery.
Good explanation
I'm considering it
Hi Bell. Thank you for watching. Why are you considering stoma surgery? What has led to that?
Good job Chris. A little more complicated with a drainage bag.
Good Job. Thank you
Thx I’m 10 years old and I have had a stoma for 5 years and u really helped me out tysm
It's my pleasure. Thank you for watching. I bet you are doing great with your stoma.
@@sydneystoma385 assuming
Thank you
You're welcome
I'm a carer and this video gave me the confidence to care for a client with a stoma bag
That's fantastic to read Elaine. It's why I produce these videos. Thank you for letting me know.
Great video keep going.
Thank you for taking time to watch my video, and thank you for the kind comment. Its comments like yours that convince me to do more videos stoma related. I have a few ideas for more videos. Again thank you for the comment and watching.
Chris great video simple and to the point. At my job I have to wear a buckled belt with keys for opening doors how do you think that could work with a stoma
I wear trousers and a belt for work and sometimes a utility belt. You can get some really good stoma belts that encase the whole bag, these belts go on under your shirt and hold everything in place. You can also get stoma guards that cover the bag, both of these things will protect the bag from the weight of the keys pulling on your trousers. Sorry for the delay in replying
Thanks for getting back to me Chris. Is there a company that you recommend to get these accessories?
@@beacon9342 the best bet is to google search stoma guards and stoma pouches. If you wear a heavy belt with keys and accessories then stoma guards may work better for you. They are quite hard and protect the stoma, the belt goes over them without being able to put pressure on them. Infact do a search on youtube for vegan ostomy, the guy that does these video has a video about what men can wear with a stoma, there is a good demo on that vid for a stoma guard.
Chris Turner
Thanks Chris much appreciated
Thank you for your video…My Sister has had a ostomy bag now for about 3 months…she has chrons disease and was recently diagnosed with overian cancer…her outcome is not looking good at this time..she has someone to change her bag and care for her…anyway thanks for your video…
Hi Rosetta thank you for watching. Thoughts are with you all.
Very clear, logical presentation, thank you. May I ask a question? When a stoma is made either using the small or large intestine, what happens to the reminder of the intestines or the rectum? Do they get removed from the body since they are no longer needed? Thank you.
Yes my rectum was completely removed and then it heals up so there is nothing there. Thank you for watching.
What happens to the rest of the intestines depends on if there is a plan to reattach the intestine, a stoma reversal, or if your stoma is permanent. If the stoma is permanent usually the rest of the intestines below it will be removed to reduce the risk of colon cancer. If reattachment is planned, intestines will remain.
@@anastaciamenemenils8508 Thank you for explaining :)
Can I ask is this a stoma of the SIGMOID COLON? I'm trying to work out where placement on my body will be for a DESCENDING COLON OSTOMY many thanks. Great video :)
Hi. Thanks for watching. I did a video on th difference between an ileostomy and a Colostomy which might help. I had my rectum removed so the stoma is from the bottom of the descending colon. So my bag is on the left side just above my waistband.
@@sydneystoma385 thank u very very much for replying. Your videos are very helpful. My situation is bizarre and unique so I won't bore you with it but I may have to choose an ostomy and was wondering about where it would sit in my body. I think ur also in the UK like me is that right? I need to find a good surgeon as my last operation went awry. Any advise on this? Or even a name would be really good. Stay safe take care and thank you for down to earth easy to follow videos 👋😷👍
Is it painful when you touch it?
You're very brave!
No not at all, the intestine doesn't have nerves as such, so I can feel it with my finger but I the stoma doesnt feel my finger if that makes sense.
Please can you show me your other.. different style/brand bags ty .. also iv got one of them clips/pegs.. & I never knew what it was for lol x
Hi cookies. Sorry for the delay in replying. I am more than happy to do a video with what products I use and what bags I have used in the past.
top man for doing this, ive bowel cancer and have to have one next month after surgery, i used to be a drummer, well all my life, and worried if i will hit it or bang it, did you ever have concern with that, kind regards j
Thanks. I have not really given it much thought to be honest. I have banged it a few times and nothing has happened. It certainly wont or shouldnt stop you from playing the drums or anything else. I know playing the drums can be quite a workout so just make sure you stay hydrated once you have a stoma. I wish you well with the surgery and hope the surgery recovery goes well.
@@sydneystoma385 thankyou, yeh lots to sort out, your vid was the first i watched on the stoma, then watched another several and came back to this, feeling more confident now, the head made it into an everest climb for me lol, seems straight enough, clean dry and i guess sussing out eating times and diet is a biggie then, appreciate your time, best j
@@Bcwilderness thank you for coming back to mine. It is all very daunting, but I promise it just becomes second nature. The biggest advice I give is to not rush recovery and just give yourself time to accept the stoma. I am always happy to answer any questions.
Hi , I recently had surgery same like yours . My back hurts . Could you tell me how long does it take for the back to heal completely? Does it take a year ? 😢
When you say your back hurts where is the pain?
@@sydneystoma385 the top opening of my bum has a superficial wound . That hurts . Besides , I always feel wet inside my bum . It’s been 1 month post surgery .
Doesn't tucking the bag into your trousers create pressure on the bag? Would it be better to leave the bag hanging over the trousers?
Hi. I have never had a problem this way. Occasionally I might need to push the output down into the bag. But majority of the time its fine
I now wear braces not belts gets some getting used to
I am 4 months in on the poo side my manly equipment still functions perfectly if you know what I mean. Most bags last 24 hours I like to go to bed with new. Bag. You need to plan for the next days outing but carry emergency pack in car never needed it on Exmas Day it got pressurised and messy to empty but know what to next time. I can change the bag during one advert interville onTV.
Hi Peter, thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Glad to hear all is functioning well, that's excellent!
I have a small amount of supplies in my car, but I have gone on days out and never taken anything with me, it's asking for trouble! 😁😁
It's amazing how quick we can change a bag isn't it.
Very useful video do you still feel cancer in your body or you feel normal
I have Crohn's disease not Cancer
Did you have this done because of cancer? I think i might need this because my bowl movements are crazy, not normal.
No. It was because of Crohns Disease.
@@sydneystoma385 oh ok. I'm having a lot of problems with sudden urges to go poop right away. I can't pass gas without fearing i mightvshit on myself so i go to the bathroom and sitdown on the toilet just incase. Maybe i might have to stop eating dairy products. Then my bowl movements are all wacked out, diarrhea then solid or constipation, etc.
@@efraindlcerda2860 it's awful isn't it leaving in fear of when and where we are going to poop. Having a stoma reduced so much stress for me. Do you have a stoma now?
@@sydneystoma385 No, I don't have colostomy bag. I wanna try and see if cutting out dairy helps.
Appreciated 🙂
Could you please mention the name of best quality bag and the spray that you used.
Wanna get the same for my dad
Thanks
The coloplast brava spray is very good, I also use Dansac EasiSpray. Best bag is a difficult question, that will come down to what type of stoma your Dad is having, and how the stoma looks after a period of recovery. I currently use a convex closed bag by Dansac called Novalife TRE. Before needing a convex bag I used a great bag by coloplast called the Sensura Mio.
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Just curious, how many times a day does it usually leak?
I cannot remember the last time my bag leaked. However that's not to say I havent had that problem because I have. It comes down to whether you are using the right type of bag for the size of your stoma. I had leaking problems because my stoma reduced in size and was almost flush with my skin, so the poo was going under the base plate rather than into the bag. As soon as I changed to a convex bag which pushes on the skin around the stoma causes the stoma to protrude I have not had a single leak. It's been a longtime since I had a leak.
Chris Turner oh well I didn’t understand the difference between poop and leak. I meant how often does poop come out of the stoma for you to change it?
@@jimnightowl2992 I had a funny feeling that's what you might of meant. I have had the same bag on for two days as we speak. This depends on what type of ostomy you have and what type of bowel disease you have. My intestines move quite slowly so I can go two days without changing it. There will be poo in there but it can be quite minimal so need to change it. If I eat a lot and drink beer that increases my poo output and I might have to change the bag once or twice a day. I have a colostomy so output is thicker and slower for me. However people with an ileostomy generally use what are known as open bags, they will be able to empty their bags without removing them. They have a seal on the bottom which can be opened and closed, people with ileostomies have more liquid poo and it comes out a lot more frequent. So they need to empty their bags a good number of times a day. People with ileostomies have had their large intestine removed so the poo doesnt have time to thicken. Where with a colostomy like mine a lot of the large intestine is still present so the poo has time to thicken and reduces the amount that comes out compared to an ileostomy.
Chris Turner so do you still enjoy life regardless of having the stoma?
@@jimnightowl2992 enjoy my life since having a stoma? Damn right. It has given me my life back! I can go out with freedom now. I am so grateful for my stoma. I can do way more than I could before life with a stoma.
Hi I am Hima from India please do closer colostomy surgery video please
I have started wearing braces Instead of a belt while wearing trousers as it feels much more comfortable for me with my stoma
That's a good idea Roger. I hadn't thought of that.
@@sydneystoma385 I had a pair of braces when I was a biker so I used them again 😁
A nice shower every day with my best friend ; my stoma. My life savior 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I do love a shower without a bag on, so good and refreshing for the skin.
@@sydneystoma385 Agree !
I prefer drainage bag. I can’t be bothered to keep changing the bag. I’d have to change it twice during the night..,
My output is just too thick for drainable bags. Plus I can go a few days before I need to change it. I can see why you use drainables if you would have to change it twice during the night. Broken sleep is awful. Thank you for watching.
@@sydneystoma385 Jesus. You don’t eat much? What’s your secret,or does the bag go over your shoulder. How can you go several days without having to empty your bag.
@@sydneystoma385 I don’t mind getting up Chris. I’d get up at least twice before the opp for a wee. Plus I’m not working.
@@sydneystoma385 I’m not sure if your names Sydney or Chris. Have you named you Stoma! I’d expect that from a women (sexist)
Please make a video for how to take shower with colostomy plzzzz
Hi Jaggu. Thank you for watching. I did a video that might help. I believe it's titled 'can I go in water.' I do cover going in the shower in that video. However if that isn't enough let me know and I will do another one.
Looks less bad than expected.
It’s very straightforward and easy.
It takes me less than a minute to change mine. You don't have to do all that unnecessary crap.
Thanks for watching.
Thank you
Thank you for watching. Hope it helped.