How to empty your ostomy bag ANYWHERE! 

I am 95 and have had a ostomy for four years now and find videos like your very helpful. Don’t let anyone stop you, you make people that feel life is just a mess,realize that it’s not and there is life after this operation that nobody want to have. Bless you, you make it sound normal and acceptable

My pop, just passed at 85, had an Ostomy since early 70s. Because of him I carry an emergency kit just in case. Bags. Glue, cleaning, belt, bibs. Most folks dont realize how that effects life. My dad had a hard time when picking us kids up, because our little legs were always just the right length to accidentally kick in just the wrong spot. Dad's close friends referred to him, lovingly, as a "side hole" vs A#$hole. Keep on being you and doin what you do just the way your doin it. Much respect.

Thanks Casey for sharing this. I am an ostomate, and have been for 26 years. I find that most people want to hide their ostomy. I know not why you have yours but mine is a badge of courage, for without it. I would not be alive. I am an avid adventure motorcyclist, with over 500,000 miles under my butt, and the ostomy does not slow me down. Oh did I mention I am 76 years young. Keep up the good work.

As a retired RN I am grateful that you can speak frankly and honestly about care of an ostomy More importantly, that you can live a great life in service to others despite having an ostomy. But most of all speaking about this without embarrassment or fear. Others can learn from your openness

Thanks for the traveling tip on emptying my pouch. Doggie bag is great idea, I never thought of it. Makes my life a little easier

I'm watching these videos from the standpoint of being trained in first aid and knowing one day I may need to create a safe area for someone with an ostomy bag to empty their bag, to change it or to provide them with emergency care before the ambulance can reach us and take over. I volunteer with the NSW State Emergency Service in Australia and live in a small town of around 2000 people. Because we live in a small town the team of SES volunteers (that I am a part of) are often used as the "first aid and lost children" service for local community events. Thank you for making these videos as it doesn't just help people who have ostomy bags or their friends or family. Your videos have helped me to understand how I can prepare a kit, to be kept with our first aid supplies, to be used in an emergency. Blessings from South Eastern Australia, Dot

Casey, generally people do not think of these things “ until “ they need one or a family member / friend needs something even having to use urinary catheters. These videos are a real and they will help. They show that life goes on. Thank you.

I’m 4 weeks into my ostomy journey, this is absolutely brilliant! Thank you for sharing this!

If anyone has a problem with you showing about your life's hazards and hints they can always skip over it I find it informational and more aware of others problems and what may be helpful latter your doing a great job all the best to you and family

Casey, I am a RN and have worked with many ostomy patients over the years. I love that you felt comfortable enough to show that having an ostomy does mean your life has to stop going on. We love watching ALL your videos.

After a severe accident I ended up with an Ostomy, never scared me for some reason as I was so happy to just be alive! After my accident I proved all my Dr's wrong as they told me I'd never walk again yet I may not walk perfect but I walk. I carry in every vehicle I own extra supplies in a simple plastic bag for when the need arises. Anyone could end up with an Ostomy for a multitude of reasons. Fact is those who have the Bag' can do anything they want just as before their life changed . Casey, please keep up the TSA as they will help many people better understand life can change when we least expect it. Ostomy SAVE lives!!!

I think these types of video. Helping people facing this. You prove that life can go on. It’s not the end of the world. That was a wonderful tip. Brave good man.

I think most people wouldn't share that much personal info, but you the MAN, love your videos keep it UP!!!

Thank you for being willing to show us this part of your life, particularly with something so personal. I love the idea of videos like this once a week! I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis 2 years ago, and while it is relatively well managed at the moment, I know that story could change. So I truly appreciate your willingness to let us in to this part of your life.

Thank you for making this plain and understandable.

Keep it up. I think its good to know. No one knows when their lives may be affected in this way.

Thank you! We are navigating an ileostomy bag with my 82 year old mom. She could never imagine public bathroom emptying and I would never have thought of this! Thank you! We are so struggling with this new lifestyle!

Thanks for the education. Don't have the issue but admire you for the positive effort and message.

I give you a ton of credit for opening up about your situation like that too help others. I don't have an ostomy, bag but I think it's interesting see how people deal with difficult situations and could help others in the future!

Thanks for your honesty and sympathy in helping others with this life changing medical condition. I think it would be helpful for those whom are directly affected by this condition. I am glad that TSA reached out to you and you both together can help better understand what needs to be done during both roles in all of this.

Casey, MAJOR RESPECT BRO! I stumbled across your channel when I was looking for tracked Jeeps - yours is amazing. I just saw this a short time ago - inspiring to see someone with some serious challenges that is going on in VICTORY rather than live as a VICTIM! Thanks again for the info and inspiration. Blessings!

I have had my ostomy for a couple of years and quite a few times I’ve had some close calls and wondered what I’d do if I hadn’t found a bathroom in time. This is so amazing. I think you’ve answered the biggest question I’ve ever had. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You’re amazing!!!

Casey, you are doing a great job. Screw the loosers. I will watch what ever you want to do.

I do not personally have an ostomy, but I appreciate you and your willingness to share needed information with other people. I worked in hospitals for many years and there are people who care for others who need the information. Thank you. Please continue.

Damn bro I got to give you props I'm going through my own health issues I have prostate cancer they want to remove my prostate so you know where I'm going with that as a man nothing's going to work anymore when they remove your prostate. But I'm watching what you're going through and you're still forging forward holy cow and what you have to do to eliminate number two God bless you brother Rock on

This just made my day! -- I'm a heavy haul trucker (specialist) out in MN. My buddy/co-worker just told me you have the same surgery as me, and apparently the same work hoodie 😂 Heep up the good work!

Had one for almost 40 years now and never thought about emptying it in the front seat, but I will think about it ....should work ..thanks for the idea. I smell roadtrip!

Three thumbs up! Last year after 20 years of Crohn's illness I had stoma surgery. I was getting use to mini porta pot🎉ties. Most of my research of dealing with a stoma comes from RU-vid life adjustment skills like this fascinating channel. So many times I visit a brother at his work and can't use the bathroom because its by the front counter and not vented or a friends house I use the backyard 🌲 tree line. Angel are here on Earth, 🙏 thank you so much!

Awesome! As a fellow ostomate, this video helped me so much. I can't stand gas station bathrooms. Thank you for making this!

That is a great take-along ostomy kit that you have developed and use regularly! I will definitely utilize the cup, good quality TP, baby wipes and doggie bags for when I travel or in a plane’s tiny bathroom. As you stated the cheap flimsy toilet paper in restaurant bathrooms and planes is horrible. Thanks for the video and tips! I have a possible tip for you… I use a product called Sure Seal that completely covers my ConvaTec skin barrier wafer. Sure Seal is a very thin waterproof membrane that is extremely flexible. I live in Florida and I have never had my wafer come off of my torso when using the Sure Seal. I can float in 90* Gulf waters, my pool or hot tub for an hour or more without it coming loose. I can also do yard work, bending stooping and whatever and it never breaks down. I usually change my ostomy appliance every 4-6 days. I use a ConvaTec two piece Ostomy appliance with an accordion wafer. I find with the two piece ConvaTec system I can burp the air out of my bag and reseal it to my wafer in the bathroom or even overnight while still in bed. Again thanks for your video and your very helpful hints!

I just watched the video (made a month or so after this one) where you fabricated the directional winch mount for your Ram, and when you were lifting the thing into the bed, you said something about hoping your wife does not see that video and watch you do that. I wondered why she would get mad at you for lifting that into your truck, but with this video you provided a quick and fast answer to that question. My grandfather has an ostomy bag after he developed colon cancer, and I remember those doctors telling him he can pretty much never lift anything over 40 pounds again. Nor could he split wood for his fireplace anymore. He's since passed, but likewise my uncle got a stoma bag coming off his kidneys after he developed bladder cancer. He was told the same thing, he couldnt work anymore much less lift even remotely heavy things. So seeing what they went through, I can definitely then understand why your wife would be angry if she saw you lifting up big heavy chunks of steel. you did it anyway , and everything seemed fine, so I spose that is just a testament to how tough you are. I could not imagine what it would feel like carrying and lifting all that steel around with a hole in your abdomen.

Thanks for your honesty and being open about this part of your life. I wore a urostomy from age 6 to 14 and then they made a way for me to self cathe and that has worked for 31 years but now I might need to go back to a Urostomy bag again really been struggling with the thought of it but maybe wouldn't be so bad technology is probably much better. But I have some really embarrassing moments stuck on my head from school so thanks needed to see someone with a great attitude about such a thing

God Bless you for your help and kindness Thank you an old retired nurse that watches your videos

Full respect to you for showing the tips that people may not know or worked out yet. Thanks for your honest and transparency in this and all your videos!!

Being fortunate enough not to need this brought home just how much we take for granted. Thank you for putting this out there. None of us know what is round the corner and anyone of us may have circumstances change in a way we never imagined. You would have helped more people than you know because they feel embarrassed so thank you

I don’t have an ostomy bag, but I am a full time wheelchair user who learned most of what I do day in and day out from other wheelchair users on RU-vid. I have to use a catheter when I go pee, and completely agree about the public bathrooms. I say keep up with the videos as you are providing a lot of good information.

Casey, I had an ostomy installed on 7/4/23, and I made a comment on one of your videos a few days after. YT recommended this video today, and now I will look up your other ostomy vids. Your openness about the bag made me feel so much better. Mine is temporary but I still have to deal with it for several months more. Just wanted to say "Thanks" to you for helping me thru this.

Just like anything else you do in your videos, you are very well organized and creative in getting any job done. Great idea and very considerate of you in providing the ostomy content for people that it could help out. To those that aren't interested, they can simply not watch it.

I am a Chron’s patient and recovered colon cancer patient with half colon. I have been told surgery /bag is likely in my future. Actual think my life will be more controlled then it is now. Anyway I too think your video is great and shows this maintence can be handled in a calm way in your own private way.Thank you for all the help you give others. Wish you the best

Newbie nursing student here, thank you for this video!! Helped me gain some knowledge and ideas!!! Thanks for your honesty and advice.

I saw one of your videos a while ago. I now use your methods while I’m away from home. It’s so easy! Thank you so much.

Casey, my wife is brand new to the ostomy life, just over a month and so there are lots of questions even ones we haven't thought of like this one. Thanks for stepping out and keep up all of your vids, you're a pleasure to watch

Great info. I had to use one for 6 months after Colon Cancer surgery. You don’t realize what people go through until you go through it yourself. I was like you, had a backpack with all of my supplies everywhere I went.

it's just something that gives you your quality of life back and i can't understand people that hate on... well pretty much everything out of the ordinary when in reality we should be thankful for the huge knowledge in the medical field humanity has gained over the centuries and in this day and age it should be fairly normal to have whatever "upgrade" that enables you to live again.

Fab tip. My worries about using toilet facilities outside the home as an ostomate has impacted my day-to-day life. This tip is a great option if you have to be out and about for a long while during the day. Thanks! 😊

I've had an ostomy (Ileostomy) for over 47 years - some good, some bad but I really love these tips. What I've found, because we live out in northern Wisconsin, I keep napkins, the brown ones, from restaurants in our car and UTV. When needed they serve well as toilet paper and disintegrate quickly in the woods. Less stuff in a landfill.

Casey, I love that you speak openly and honestly about your ostomy. It's something that the average Joe doesn't know about. My mom was a senior when she had bowel surgery and ended up with a colostomy bag. She knew nothing about them and was devastated. The thought of it intimidated her I think. I was with her every step of the way as the nurses educated both of us and when she left the hospital, we both considered ourselves experts on stomas 😆 If anybody had questions about stomas - we had the answers. Gawd we were so obnoxious 😆 It became just another part of her day. Completely normal. There should be no stigma about stomas. Carry on 😃

Thank you for your open help. My husband uses catheters, he did have a permanent one which he used to empty in a quiet corner if no toilet available. He now has disposable ones which are more convenient and less less likely to infection. People don't realise how some folks have to face these facts of life, thank for being soooo open.💕👏🙏🇬🇧

I worked in places where I had to change many of them. For people who have are facing having to know what it's like to live with one, listening to some DR drone on in there monotone voices telling people how it will affect them doesn't really help them know how life is living with one. But when people like you who actually live with one give people encouragement and show them you just keep on living but with one little hitch. Thank you Casey.

Thank you for being so open and brave. Talking about something that effects many people and knowing that they are not alone.

I dont know anyone who has an ostomy bag but I find it enlightening and informative .as it is. The more we learn the better and the more accepting of those who do have problems.

Your positive attitude to life with all its challenges is addictive! Thank you for sharing your situation with us. This needs to be brave and open minded. You encourage (at least me) to enjoy life, even if it’s not 100% „standard“. And to be honest: There is no standard life, only Instagram, Facebook etc. tries to implicate this… But real life is 100% individual. Thank you, Casey. All the best and carry on exactly like this! 👏

A lot of people are ashamed of medical ailments. It is nothing to be ashamed of, and it’s great to see how positive you are. I don’t have an ostomy but I am a medical professional. Thanks for sharing

I am a new follower (started maybe 4-6 months ago) and like most, I'm used to watching your recovery videos. I recently reconnected with an old friend who had some health troubles and now uses one of these ostomy bags. I know he was feeling down about his health overall and want to help get him get healthy and out enjoying nature. I was doing research to educate myself and understand the process of what living with an ostomy bag is like and its challenges. I was so confused when your video/channel popped up in my search results. Your videos on overcoming challenges with an ostomy bag have been informative, entertaining and I'm sure empowering to many. I have even more respect for you and your work. Looking forward to supporting you and enjoying more of your content (of all kinds).

Thanks. That is a pretty good system. I do about the same thing. I I have had a colostomy for 5 years. I keep a closable plastic coffee can, paper towels, and a half gallon bottle of water in any vehicle I drive, or ride in, regularly. I also keep a spare, already cut bag, in my hip pocket, folded in a Ziplock storage bag. I have had to use the spare bag more times than I would like.

Casey, I do not have an Ostomy bag, but thank you for your video's. You have educated me on something I knew existed but knew nothing about. I think you are an inspiration to millions that despite having an issue you can go about your day, work and have a full life. Please keep up the video's I love them all and check every day if there is a new one. And remember, even if you give out free money someone on RU-vid will have a negative comment.

Excellent idea Casey! The haters don't have to watch they can scroll on.

I soon will be a member of the ostomy club. Thank you for answering questions I didn't know to ask. You are a hero, Sir.

I heard you mention you had a "bad" comment, I know I'm here a year later, but I only recently even found out about stomas and ostomies. I'm certainly old enough to be better educated but it's something people never bring up. I've really appreciated the channels I've found of people who've had this procedure giving first hand information. I imagine it helps others with a bag, especially if new to it, but just letting us see that there's so many conditions people may go through that you don't see and we're all too quick to judge at times, is a good reminder to be kinder! I'm glad there's a way to treat whatever was the problem in this way, I imagine there were people just 100 years ago who would have loved the chance. Basically, keep doing what doing and thanks for the courage to share with us all!☺️

It’s your channel do what you want. I for one am glad to see someone helping other people. I grew up with a disabled dad. He does everything he can to help others. I have several children with various disabilities. I am an advocate for people. I’m glad to see others do the same. Thank you Love your channel. Glad Matt and his channel introduced me to your channel. Keep up the good work.

My husband has had a colostomy for 28 years and we call it his blessing as he had advanced cancer that caused this happening in his life. He has always been positive about all of it since day one. Your info is very important so don’t let the naysayers stop you. Thank you so much. God Bless

Great job Casey!!! I woke up with an Ostemy after a motorcycle accident and coma. You are spot on about the carry everywhere Oh Shit bag. I ended up having mine reversed after 27 months. I don’t really miss it. Keep the tips coming!!

For those of us that this has been very interesting for. That don't deal with this situation. Totally want u to to do what you do and explain. Its insightful and you never walk in someone else's shoes.

More power to you sir! The more things like stoma bags are shown the more normal and accepted they become, especially as more people are having them fitted not as an emergency but as a long-term solution. Thank you.

OMG!! Why have I not thought of this. Thank you so much. When my husband and I travel, by car only, I hate having to deal with rest stops when emptying my ostomy. This method, that you just showed will now be my preferred method!! Thank you, thank you 🙌

I’m a type 1 diabetic and I have an insulin pump. I really enjoy videos on the personal medical side of things. Thank you for the information and all that you do to help others.

Love it. I use exactly the same things. We think alike when it comes to that. Definitely keep making the videos.

The whole ziploc cup kit is awesome. Thanks. Definately be adding to my bag.

Casey, Wow. Thank you for sharing about a subject that I am sure is as personal as it gets. The old saying, " I am so generous that I gave away my butthole and now I sh.. threw my ribs" , takes on a meaning the rest of us have no idea about. The container with TP and doggie bags works for the rest of us also. Please by all means do the video with TSA. Never be embarrassed by what life gives you. Happy Trails, Pat

Hi Casey, I don't need a bag, and I don't know anyone who does. However, that might change at any time in the future and should that happen I think your videos will be the thing I remember most about raising my awareness and consideration for what it means and how one lives with it. Thank you for doing that and, please, continue to present your videos as you see fit, on the subjects that matter to you. Well done for being frank and open about it. 👍

Thanks Casey. Had a family member that had a temporary one for about 6 months and she had no idea of any of these things and basically just stayed home the entire time except a few outings out and right back. She's replumbed now, but I wish I could have turned her to this kind of information when she was going through it. Thank you.

Pease keep sharing your experiences , it’s a great help to many others 👍🏻😉❤️

This is great information with my moms we used 32 oz soda cup when in town

Wonderful! I have been watching ostomy videos for two months, a lot of them and you are the only one who has shared this idea! I applaud you !

Have 2 family members with this. Very kind of you to share your experience.

I do not have an ostomy bag yet here I am watching the whole video. Making a weekly video that can help/educate others is a great idea. This video was clearly labeled and I could have skipped it if I was not interested in its content. Keep them clearly labeled so anyone who is not interested in its content can skip it and watch something else. Anyone who continuously leaves negative comments just about these videos can be bared from your channel.

There is always going to be that one person. Thank you for your videos. It helps me feel more confident going into this surgery I am about to have (might be waking up with a stoma)… ❤

Thank you for these tips and how-to's. It really helps!

thanks for sharing!. I do not have an ostomy bag but my MIL and several other friends/family do and I keep trying to help them resume their normal activities more comfortably. An idea for a video are things I can do to help them. The tupperware/bags/wipes etc is a great one. Keep 'em coming. ( I showed up for the off road stuff but I stayed for the ostomy stuff because no one really wants to talk about that shit ( pun intended!) Thanks for being brave!

I keep a kit in the trunk of my car, a tall yogurt pot with a lid, lined with a Bag It Away bag and loo roll etc. works so well for me. The Bag It Away bags are opaque and hold in any odors and so easy to then dispose of. When traveling I put everything I need for each change into it’s own Bag It Away bag. Makes for an easy self- contained change kit. Thanks for all your great info. Hope this also might help your viewers.

I've had mine for just over 2 months. I found it devastating, but there are so many brave people out there willing to share. Thank you so much

I just got my ostomy. Still in the hospital actually. You sir are a man sent from God. Thank you

My Brother had colon cancer that had broken through the intestinal wall and had to have an ostomy bag! This was in 1993! It has improved a lot since that time! He was too embarrassed by the long time it took to clean up and did not share any procedures to his family! He died in 1996 of kidney cancer because he was born with only one kidney! I have appreciated seeing your explaining everything and in such a natural way! I had colon cancer in 2002, but I caught the symptoms in time that surgery was all I needed to survive! We are so glad to be alive that we accept and adapt to anything we have to deal with❣️Thank you my friend❣️

My wife is getting a colostomy in a couple of weeks. This video was very helpful in how to work with situations that come up. It's very simple and also very compact. Looking forward to more videos on the subject. Thanks for sharing. Vinny in CT

Good on you! Have a friend that had crones disease and has had the bag since his 20s..Helps to know what he has dealt with over the years. He is also a mechanic for a truck rental fleet.

What a great idea. You can never know when you might need to do this. This should work when you get a leak and need to change the bag quickly.👍

Personally I think it’s great. I don’t have it or know anyone with…this helps us be informed. Takes the questions out and makes it actually normal.

That helped me a great deal! My line of work is an OT in Home Health and I have been desperately searching for a way to do this exact thing 😊…thank you!

That is an absolutely great solution for when you are out and about in the world and need to empty your bag!! Thank you!!!

Casey that's very nice of you to do that. I'm sure you'll help somebody dealing with the same thing. If other people don't like it, scroll to a different video that simple. No need to catch hard feelings about it. If I don't like a video, I just keep it moving. Well enough said. Keep recording cause I'll be watching. Be safe and God bless.

I want to thank you for these videos. It was because of understanding what a illeostomy is that when I found out I have colon cancer in January 2022 I was able to better understand what I was looking forward to. My entire large intestine was removed on 01/27/22 and I was given an illeostomy. I have somewhat mimicked your spare parts bag as something I carry in my vehicles with me (awesome idea btw) even the ostomy clinic nurses liked the idea to which I did give you credit. One thing I have found that may help you is a protector belt. I have been looking into one because my ostomy wound up being right on my belt line so with the protector I can wear my pants normally again. I am looking into a plastic cover design due to pricing (about $150) but there was one I found that actually utilizes an aluminum cover plate. The aluminum made me think of your video where your bag was damaged moving the tree branches. I will probably et one of them late on, but those are $300. Thanks again for sharing your experiences as they are a big help to someone like myself new to having this addition to their life.

Thank you again Casey, you’re a great help to people, it’s appreciated!

This video is BRILLIANT!!! Super helpful hack for us ostomates!!! Yes!!! Weekly tips would be fantastic!!!

I get my reversal tomorrow, I wish I had seen this video months ago. Even though I hopefully will never need this info im so glad you showed this. I spent a long time feeling trapped by my bag and also wondered how you managed it while out on jobs that sometimes last all day. So a massive thanks to you Casey. Particularly for telling people to take their opinions and stuff it lol.

I think it is super cool that you are sharing your experience, strength, and hope in this area!!

This is great,you are also bringing more awareness to others..I know there is woman I can't think of her name but she designs under for woman who have got these.. My oh shit kit,love it,humour is a good way of dealing with life & it's quirky ways.. Thankyou for educating us. And helping us. I think it's great you been open about this. Have a great day & takecare.

Thank you so much!! My husband is a new colostomy patient, and we are just trying to figure things out. He can't get out of bed right now, and this is perfect!

Thank you for being so awesome and sharing tips with all the people. Someday somewhere one of your subscribers may need one and you will be the go to guy. I think people should know all the how to's and I am glad that you shared with us. Stay safe and thank you, Blessings.

Such a good man and thank you so much for sharing. Had bowel cancer in 2015 and so good you want to help others.

Hi Casey, I am starting week 2 of my ileostomy and your videos are really helpful. Your ideas, but even more your positive get it done attitude, are just what I needed to point me in the correct direction. Thanks for sharing!!