[misc.handicap] Is that smell comming from me?

madams@ecst.csuchico.edu (Michael E. Adams) (04/03/91)

Index Number: 14597

I have been using Hollister bags for the last twenty odd years.
In the last two months I have noticed a stench starting around 
three days after a change.  I used to change my bag every nine days or so.
But now I can't stand the smell beyond four.  Their is NO
leakage, so I can only guess that my diet has become more corrosive, 
or that the Hollister has changed the recipie for their plastic.

Does anyone know if Hollister has changed their design specs?
Maybe the smell was always there and I'm just now becoming
aware of it.   ( I hope not )

Thank you for your feedback.
     -Michael

Joe.Chamberlain@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.org (Joe Chamberlain) (04/24/91)

Index Number: 15122

[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

TO: madams@ecst.csuchico.edu (Michael E. Adams)
Organization: California State University, Chico

 ME> Does anyone know if Hollister has changed their design specs?
 ME> Maybe the smell was always there and I'm just now becoming
 ME> aware of it.   ( I hope not )

        Seal your bag inside a coating of that sticky postal
package tape.  It will keep the smell down and increase the life
of the bag.  5cc of white vinegar in the bag each time you empty
will help too.

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