Sometimes, you can get more wear out of a two piece system. If the baseplate is cut and applied perfectly, you can get days wear out of it. This is favourable to colostomates who have predictable output. A one piece system is a bag which has the pouch and baseplate fused together in the manufacturing process. All three types of stoma can use a one piece system. Most people will be aware of the smell of their colostomy because it's their own body. But someone standing next to you will not be able to smell the stoma.

On all three, you can see thevisible flange area, where thecutting range sits and where the stoma sit inside of the ring to help stabilise the baseplate when it attaches to a pouch. Pros and Cons Pros – One Piece Closed: means that the pouch has no opening at the end. This means that the bag is changed when full, either in its entirety – baseplate and pouch – or just the pouch; if it’s a two piece system.

This style of system adds in flexibility but also adds in human error; especially for those with vision or dexterity issues. And whilst the adhesive two piece system is a hybrid of the two different systems working together – it gives a low profile with the added comfort of a one piece – it also increases the probability of a leak. And whilst the manufacturers assure users that you can remove the pouch and reapply or adjust it, if an error with placement occurs, it’s not a risk that some ostomates are willing to take. Important information You'll have more gas than usual immediately after having a colostomy, but this will slowly reduce as your bowel recovers.

A colostomy bag is used to collect your poo. How often it needs to be changed depends on which type of bag you use. NB: The samples I was sent were for drainable pouches, as I have an ileostomy. What is a One Piece System? Ostomy Bags are often referred to as ostomy pouches or ostomy appliances. They come in three different types and with numerous options. The three types of ostomy bags are colostomy bags, ileostomy bags and urostomy bags. Within these types of ostomy bags there are many variations. Below is the comparison of a one versus two piece system. Before we begin, we need to go through some of the terminology used when discussing stoma bags: A great comparison, side by side, by Vitality Medical Two piece system are usually something that are experimented with after surgery and the stoma has settled down. It can take some dexterity and strength to get the two pieces of the system together.Your stoma nurse can advise you about products you can use to help reduce any smell and give you dietary advice to reduce gas. Can burp the bag when the excess gas / air build up by releasing the mechanism (I would only advise doing this on a mechanical coupling, not an adhesive one!) If your job is particularly strenuous and involves a lot of heavy lifting, you may need to wear a support belt or girdle. Your stoma nurse can advise you about this. If you have regular and predictable bowel patterns, you may not always need to wear a colostomy bag. But as occasional leakages can happen, it's recommended that you wear a small stoma cap. Adhesive coupling can also leak if not connected together correctly – either on first application or when changing the pouch.

One essential item for people with a colostomy is a RADAR key. This gives you access to public disabled toilets so you can change your colostomy appliance when you need to. Adjusting to a colostomy can be difficult at first, but it does not mean you cannot enjoy a full and active life.There are also drainable bags that need to be replaced every 2 or 3 days. These may be suitable for people who have particularly loose poos. Irrigation is an alternative to wearing a colostomy appliance. It involves washing out your colon with water either every day or every other day.