Before surgery
Being well prepared can help you to know what to expect before having ostomy surgery.
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Why do I need to wear a stoma pouch?
A pouch is necessary to securely and conveniently collect the output from your stoma.
Read moreWhy do I need to wear a stoma pouch?
A pouch is necessary to securely and conveniently collect the output from your stoma.
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What will my stoma be like?
What does an ostomy look like and feel like? Will it hurt? Will it smell? Where will it be on my body?
Read moreWhat will my stoma be like?
What does an ostomy look like and feel like? Will it hurt? Will it smell? Where will it be on my body?
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Changing your urostomy pouch
How often does the pouch need changing? Is it difficult?
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How often does the pouch need changing? Is it difficult?
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Changing your ileostomy pouch (open/drainable pouch)
How often does the pouch need changing? Is it difficult?
Read moreChanging your ileostomy pouch (open/drainable pouch)
How often does the pouch need changing? Is it difficult?
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Changing your colostomy pouch
How often does the pouch need changing? Is it difficult?
Read moreChanging your colostomy pouch
How often does the pouch need changing? Is it difficult?
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Before and after surgery
What to expect before and after your stoma surgery
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What to expect before and after your stoma surgery
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When will the stoma begin to work?
Your stoma will start working right away or within a few days, depending on whether you have a urostomy, ileostomy or colostomy.
Read moreWhen will the stoma begin to work?
Your stoma will start working right away or within a few days, depending on whether you have a urostomy, ileostomy or colostomy.
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How to involve family and friends
Letting people who care about you in, and allowing them to help you, will likely make things much easier.
Read moreHow to involve family and friends
Letting people who care about you in, and allowing them to help you, will likely make things much easier.
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Wendy: An awakening
How Wendy went from never wanting a pouch to almost feeling sorry for people without one.
Read moreWendy: An awakening
How Wendy went from never wanting a pouch to almost feeling sorry for people without one.
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