Michel found the freedom to go out and enjoy himself worry-free with Aura Flushable stoma bags.
Freedom to socialise – Michel’s Story

Michel is originally from France and often travels back to his home town to visit family and friends, which is made easier with Aura Flushable. Before retiring, Michel worked in marketing, a career that often required him to travel extensively. When flushable colostomy pouches first became available, Michel immediately recognized their potential to transform his daily life. He recalls how easy the pouches were to use and replace, marvelling at how they simplified his routine, especially during work-related travel. They also allow him to enjoy evenings out spontaneously, without the planning concerns that may have previously held him back.
“You can go out in the evening at the drop of a hat without being concerned because it’s so easy to dispose of it.”
Now, retired and enjoying a vibrant social life, Michel credits Aura Flushable with enabling him to engage fully in activities he loves, such as his regular trips to the local jazz club. He emphasizes that the product’s ease of disposal gives him freedom and confidence, allowing him to do things he once found difficult or stressful. For Michel, the flushable pouches are not just a convenience but a vital improvement in his quality of life. “You must try it,” he says, encouraging others to embrace this innovation. “It’s a small item, but it’s remarkable.” Michel believes it’s foolish not to use products that make life easier, especially when they can significantly enhance daily experiences.
Michel: I knew that it was something that was going to change things as far as I was concerned.
Michel: And when I tried it on, I couldn’t believe how easy it was to use, and how easy it was to replace.
Michel: The basic quality of the flushable pouch is to actually enable you to go out in the evening, for instance, without… at the drop of a hat, without actually being concerned about whether you have the opportunity to do so or not because it is so easy to dispose of it.
Michel: There are enough problems in life one way or another and it would be silly to ignore the use of items which exist to improve your daily life.
Michel: I can do anything I like which is something I could not do previously before I started switching over to the flushable pouch.
Michel: You must try it because it will give you something you have forgotten about and that’s the quality of life.
Michel: It’s a small item but it’s remarkable.
“I can do anything I like, which is something I could not do previously, before I switched over to the flushable pouch. Thanks to the flushable pouches I just lead a normal life.”
Thanks to Aura Flushable, Michel has rediscovered the joy of spontaneity. Whether he’s reconnecting with his roots in France or enjoying the rhythms of live jazz, the Aura Flushable pouches have given him a renewed sense of freedom and the ability to fully embrace his retirement.