--- In colostomy@yahoogroups.com, "Ellen <email.ellen@v...>" <
email.ellen@v...> wrote:
> We are adopting a 3 year old boy from another country. He has a
> strange colostomy with a significantly prolapsed colon. He will be
> going for surgery as soon as he gets over the stomach flu.
> I am learning about bags and he is a unique challenge with a foot of
> intestines to include. My problem is the smell...even when the bag
> is totally sealed. Any ideas?
> He also, with this stomach virus, is very gassy and I am afraid the
> bag gets so full of air it will explode!
> Ellen

Ellen,

I am very new to this myself and have been having problem with gas. Due to
the circumstances of the prolaspsed colon, I am not sure if he can try a bag
that releases the gas. I am still trying the gas releasing bag. There is
suppose to be one by Hollister that has a relpaceable carbon filter. I haven't
tried that one yet. Also, I don't know his diet, but carbs cause a lot of gas,
and
I have been trying to eat Beano before each time eat.

I hope that helps,

Robin