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Posted 10/8/2010 8:08 AM (GMT -5)
Hey everyone!! I'm using the Coloplast XPro Sensura wafer and pouches.
I have a problem with the bag filling up with gas overnight and so far I've been lucky ... I've been able to get up just in time to empty my bag and release gas .... until last night.

I put my hand on my belly at 3:00am and felt wet gooy stuff all over me, the sheets, the duvet and my clothes!! The gas cause a small gap in the wafer and caused a major leak.
Woke up my wife, handwashed everything and then in the washing machine everything went.
Best part about it all was I showered at 3 am without anything on me ... just the little stoma :) Felt good to be semi-normal again ... until I came out the shower! Then the output started flowing again! Gosh what a night ...

Glad the baby wasn't sleeping with us last night, that would have been disaster!

Anyone have an answer for the gassing up of the Coloplast pouches? I tried the EZ vents, am not a big fan of them :-/
Posted 10/8/2010 8:56 AM (GMT -5)
gosh, so sorry for your rough night.. the only thing that helps me avoid my bag from ballooning like that is not eating after 6 pm, otherwise, i'll have the same issue :( it happened to me one night, the gass was so much that it also made a gap in the wafer, but luckily i didn't have much poo in there, so the leak was very little on my skin. but i really make sure my dinner doesn't consist of foods that cause me gas and not to eat after 6 pm. hope you're ok.
Posted 10/8/2010 9:05 AM (GMT -5)
Yeah i also had the prob of a tight bag full of air at night - but i was a light sleeper so i never had a leak.  

The only thing i found was if i didnt pig out it helped even if i would eat late though.  Also depends on your own personal transit time of your bowel.

I think it is to do with amount of food eaten at night.  Have you tried smaller portions?  hard i know when you can now enjoy food.  just a thought.

dont know how long you have had your ileo but you may need convex if your stoma is rather flat or small.

Posted 10/8/2010 9:56 AM (GMT -5)
Thanks for the replies!
My stoma is not flat ... doesn't need the convexity ... I think it has to do with pigging out!!! I haven't been able to eat like this in a LONG time!!! :)
Maybe i'll slow it down at night and have a heavier lunch ... i think that's a feasible trial.

Thanks everyone!
Posted 10/8/2010 12:51 PM (GMT -5)
i cant remember how long you have had your ileo, but the longer its been since surgery the less gas you will have.
And consider sleeping on a waterproof pad, it will save your sheets, you will stay have to wash the blanket, but not the whole bed!
Posted 10/8/2010 3:23 PM (GMT -5)
Hi summerstorm!! I had my surgery on July 30th :) So it hasn't been that long .. could that be the cause of the gas? I know for a fact I'm eating wayyy too much !!:)
Posted 10/8/2010 4:09 PM (GMT -5)
Sorry to hear!!!

If you think you are eating too much...you probably are sad !

I find that the types of food make a difference, too. Try to isolate the food(s) that cause that much gas for you...that way you can just eliminate them after lunch and not have the Hindenburg at night. I found that if I stay away from breads late at night I don't get those issues...they are ok during they day...its just late at night the cause a lot of gas shocked

I eat when ever I want and don't usually have dinner until at least 7pm...it's the only time my family is home at once so I don't mind...it's adapting to the situation...not letting the situation rule us!! Oh boy, I got deep there...sorry!

Glad you are feeling better to eat what you want, it's a great feeling, isn't it?!!
Posted 10/8/2010 11:24 PM (GMT -5)
Sorry to hear about your First Blowout. I've only had one in 4 years, and it happened in the middle of the night, too. My husband's response was, "It's okay, $h*t happens." That cracked me up at a time when I didn't feel like laughing! tongue

I know how great it feels to be able to eat again and agree with everyone's comments about having a larger lunch and smaller dinner and avoiding foods that might cause gas before bedtime. Another thing to consider is that carbonated beverages cause gas, too. I don't know if you drink soda or beer, but you might want to have iced tea or water instead. You could also set an alarm to go off after 4-5 hours of sleeping, so you get up to empty and let the air out. The gas will subside over time.

So, that was your first shower au naturelle? Not bad, huh? I think it feels great to have the wafer off for 15 minutes or so and to clean the skin around the stoma on wafer changing days.

How's your baby doing? I remember when your wife was pregnant and you were talking about having surgery, so that you could be a healthy husband and father! I'm sorry the j-pouch didn't work out for you, but hey, you tried. I hope you're feeling good now with the ileo.

Just remember, it's okay, $h*t happens!
Posted 10/10/2010 10:19 PM (GMT -5)
flchurchlady ... having an ileo has given me my life back. Loads more energy, can focus on the important things in life rather than worry about finding the closest bathroom all the time!!! The Jpouch would have been great but it just plain sucked for me.
Baby is doing great! Keeps me on my toes and has knocked a wafer or two off of me quite easily with the kicks :) Luckily my stoma was quiet during those times .. phheeeeuppphh!

Funny you mentioned my wife being pregnant last year ... we planning another one now ... hopefully soon :) Daddyhood is blissville!

Hope you're doing well ... thanks
Posted 10/11/2010 7:14 PM (GMT -5)
I'm so glad to hear that your ileo has given you your life back! It has done the same for me. And, have fun "trying" for baby #2! smilewinkgrin
Posted 10/12/2010 9:19 AM (GMT -5)
:D
WOOOHOOOOO ! :)
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