How to burp a colostomy bag without making a mess
Learning how to burp a colostomy bag is basically a rite of passage for anyone living with an ostomy, and while it feels a little weird at first, it quickly becomes second nature. If you've ever noticed your pouch puffing up like a literal balloon under your shirt, you know exactly why this skill is so important. That buildup of gas—often called "ballooning"—isn't just uncomfortable and conspicuous; if it gets too full, the pressure can actually compromise the seal of your wafer, leading to the one thing we all want to avoid: a leak. ...