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Posted 9/4/2010 2:00 AM (GMT 0)
So, the first time I used the Hollisters with the little vents they worked really well. Recently about 3 - 4 bags now all of them balloon up with gas and just won't release the gas thru the vents like they're designed to.
Anyone else have issues with this? Maybe a bad batch of bags in that box I got? I know there were some quality control issues ...
Posted 9/4/2010 1:36 PM (GMT 0)
I'm having the same issue with the newer design. I thought the other ones worked great. Don't fix it if it isn't broken, right?
Posted 9/4/2010 2:17 PM (GMT 0)
AMEN!!!
I'm changing to the new Coloplast today will let you all know how it goes :) Fingers crossed.
Posted 9/4/2010 6:52 PM (GMT 0)
     I do use the new Coloplast bags and after the first day, they balloon up with gas too.   The filter gets poopy all over it too even when I tried taping it up.
Posted 9/4/2010 7:50 PM (GMT 0)
coloplast and hollister bags both work the same for me, but either bags wont balloon up with gas (maybe just a little over night) as long as i don't eat stuff that give me gas, like beans, dairy, fresh fruits and vegies, peanut butter. if i eat one of those, my bag will balloon up like 5 times a day.
Posted 9/4/2010 11:19 PM (GMT 0)
The only time I have that issue is when I eat foods with a lot of yeast...bread/pizza dough kind of stuff...other than that they've all worked for me!

I do think they work on gravity, so when you lay down or even sit at certain angles for any period of time, you'll have to empty to get rid of that air but then it will work again.
Posted 9/5/2010 3:24 AM (GMT 0)
yeah.. maybe that's why it happens to me only over night..?
Posted 9/5/2010 4:32 AM (GMT 0)
Hmmm ... I just switched to another box of bags and no more gas balloons. Maybe a bad batch?
Posted 9/28/2010 7:36 PM (GMT 0)
Anyone found out the answer to this ballooning problem? Now I'm going to start using Osto EZ vents but not so thrilled about adding another piece that could potentially fail.
I wake up in the morning with the bag ballooned up tight, almost like it's going to burst!! I'm always afraid it's going to blow out. :(
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