I got a temporary ileostomy 6 weeks ago due to UC and thought of this exact device while learning the whole ostomy. My background is in engineering. I'm glad it actually exists. If my ileostomy is permanent, I'll definitely get one. For people with a colostomy I think this would be perfect. For my ileostomy, it would save the wiping the drainage area afterwards chore. Plus I like the "gas" relief valve at the top. I thought of that as well, especially at night.
Medical companies love to pray on people with new ostomies and the stigma of smelling bad to make money. Unless you have some dexterity problems with being able to keep yourself clean, there's not necessarily a need for this sort of thing. I have had mine 10 years, my insurance pays for new pouches and wafers, and I use water, soap, and washclothes to clean my skin. And that works fine, and it's pretty much free, except for the soap which I would buy anyways to wash my hands.
no thanks.
lesliegg1961 1 year ago
i still donno what thats for
Cylism 2 years ago
I got a temporary ileostomy 6 weeks ago due to UC and thought of this exact device while learning the whole ostomy. My background is in engineering. I'm glad it actually exists. If my ileostomy is permanent, I'll definitely get one. For people with a colostomy I think this would be perfect. For my ileostomy, it would save the wiping the drainage area afterwards chore. Plus I like the "gas" relief valve at the top. I thought of that as well, especially at night.
GISGuy31 3 years ago
Medical companies love to pray on people with new ostomies and the stigma of smelling bad to make money. Unless you have some dexterity problems with being able to keep yourself clean, there's not necessarily a need for this sort of thing. I have had mine 10 years, my insurance pays for new pouches and wafers, and I use water, soap, and washclothes to clean my skin. And that works fine, and it's pretty much free, except for the soap which I would buy anyways to wash my hands.
srubi74 4 years ago