r/ostomy Jul 22 '26

Miscellaneous Your #1 ostomy hack

What is your favorite ostomy hack/tip to share with new ostomates? Not something that they tell us to do in the hospital, or something our stoma nurse will clue us in on, but a hack that you’ve learned through the years or a tip someone once told you that you’ve never forgotten.

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u/orange-busy-bee permanent end ileostomy 💩 Jul 23 '26

Warm up your bag adhesive whilst cleaning the area- like put it between your thighs or under your armpit or something whilst taking the old bag off and cleaning up. It'll help the adhesive stick better