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After having surgery #1 (With an external bag to capture the waste).  No problem. The pouch was actually connected to my anus. So with the help of a Physical Therapist that specializes in those things. She was able to inset a balloon up into my pouch and my goal was to force it out.  Which after practicing I did.



Fast forward to the take down.  It is often hard to get the pouch completely empty unless I want the stool to be almost all watery. If it's the right consistency, it's a struggle. She gave me a very good tip.  Before you try to go. get on your hands and knees on the bed or floor. Then get your bum as high as you can. This will make any gas float to the top.  Then when you go the gas helps push things out and you know you're empty when the stool stops coming out and you hear a fart.  It's not 100% but works most of the time.

Last edited by Eric in Seattle
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