I add water to my bag every once in awhile, especially if my output is thick. What I will do every time is rip off toilet paper ahead of time, double it up to clean my appliance ;-) out, and use as much as I need until I'm done. I also wear a mini binder clip on the end - a tip from an ostomy nurse who has an ostomy - so I NEVER fear my bag accidentally opening.

P.S. Beautiful moth!

P. S. Ya. I thought it was cool.  Never be able to see the darn thing on a leaf! 

I was asked by someone how I emptied who just got a new end ileo. I explained my way. But everyone does it differently. So I thought if I asked the person could get different perspectives from some other people. I know rinsing is not used by everyone. I just like it. So that's what I do. Some. Like you.  Don't rinse most of the time.   

Thanks Lambiepie! 

Richard. 

Also - Charmin Ultra Strong is a necessity to me. Tears easily, nice and thick and makes everything go a lot quicker!

I rinse it out with water everytime I empty. Then I used TP to dry the end out before I fold it up. My ourout varies in thickness during the day from thick to applesause consistency.  When at home I use a red solo cup to pour in the water. Be careful not to pour too much in as it will go uo to the top of the bag and get water into the wafer. When away from home I have a little bottle of water in with my supply bag. I carry some TP folded in there incase I get stuck emptying in a public restroom without TP. 

I also carry an appliance, marker, eakin like rings, clean underwear, sissors, wipes to clean skin, wipes to remove the wafer if necessary, barrier wipes and a quart sized Ziploc bag. The ziplock is for disposing of the used appliance.

 Long answer to a simple question! 

Thank you T. E. 

Long answers are good. 

It is a simple question. But getting it out there with some answers is important. 

All input is appreciated. 

Richard. 

I think it depends on the type/manufacturer. I went from one manufacturer which I had in the hospital, to another and it changed my method. I went on line and watched a short video by the new manufacturer (coloplast) . It was simple just wiping the end with toilet paper, no rinsing, haven't changed basic method since.