On the bed I lay on an old sheet and some of the hospital type blue pads. Those have saved me from washing bedding constantly! I use the sting free adhesive removers I get from Byram Medical Supply and my insurance covers them!!! I also tried sitting on a soft flatter pillow on the fork lift, couldn't care less what people thought, and that helped. i have super sensitive skin so I have to really careful with any product. I had to change bags because I got blisters from the tape and seals! I still get a rash, but thankfully no blisters with the new bags! But the adhesive remover is a must to remove the bag!!! The tape and seal can rip your skin!!! I'm looking forward to the pouch as I loathe the bag with every fiber of my being!!!!