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I used to use just a folded-up kleenex but as years went by I developed a crook in my valve which holds stuff after intubation. That means that around 10-30mins afterward it pushes out the stuff.

A bit of output, a bit of mucus, a bit of whatever...I am no longer scared or shocked.

I use a 1/2 of a minpad stuck to my undies and a folded kleenex against my stoma. The minpad stays on for 24hrs unless there is a lot of stuff coming out, the kleenex gets changed as needed (usually after each intubation).

Sometimes I have a drop of blood, my stoma is old, has side granulation (little red or white bumps that tend to bleed) so it bleeds when rubbed with the catheter.

Do not worry for now...give it a year.

Sharon

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