device for emptying the bag

[mikeaita]

I have had my ostomy for 30 years and have been able to live a very good life. one remaining problem for me is emptying the bag in the toilet. sometimes spatter dirties the toilet. does anyone else have this problem? do you have a solution to share? recently I have thought of a solution that will require building a simple gadget. after I build it and try it, I will be happy to share the design.

[steiconi]

I keep a stool in the bathroom, so my bag sits lower in the toilet. I also installed a "bidet sprayer"--a spray head on a hose that connects to the water line just before the toilet. That lets me rinse both pouch and toilet as needed.

But I can't take all that into a public bathroom, so a device might help!

[ron in mich.]

Hi Mike i usually put a few squares of tp in the front part of the bowl and partly in the water and that stops the splashing, do you stand when emptying or sit, i sit normally as far back on the toilet.

[SeaQuest]

I also use the low-tech method to prevent the staining and splatter on the bowl. Prior to emptying, I place a layer of toilet paper at the front of the bowl. I then empty on top of the toilet paper. This has very effectively prevented the staining that used to occur. It also serves as a cushion of sorts to prevent splatter. Of course, if I empty from a standing position (as is sometimes needed in a filthy public restroom), it will still splatter, but as long as I lower myself, that problem is almost entirely eliminated. I am interested to hear whether or not your gadget works.

[David Egolf]

My ostomy nurse brought me a plastic bedpan. I dump my bag into the bedpan, clean the end of the bag with flushable Member’s Mark tissue from Sam’s Club. Then I take the tissue and throw it into the toilet to reduce splashing as I pour in the bedpan. I rinse the bedpan in the sink and continue to dump in the toilet.

My family is taking a cruise next year. I plan to pack a new bedpan and Maker’s Mark tissues. I also hope to have two sets of Stealth Belts. One for swimming and bathing, and one for dry wear.

[Shamrock4806]

Yes I've noticed the underneath of the toilet seat and the lip of the bowl does get soiled a bit, but usually just wet some toilet paper, soak and wipe removes it.

But I like the idea of putting toilet paper first to block, I'll try this out from now on.

Thanks.