It will be very helpful to establish a routine for changing your pouch. If you are wearing a drainable pouch, you will typically change your pouching system at least twice a week. If you choose to wear a closed-end pouch, you will change each time your stoma has been active.
Output from a colostomy is not too different from a normal bowel movements. The output is generally solid, and you may need to empty after each bowel movement.
Is changing or emptying the pouch difficult?
The first few times, it may seem difficult but it should get easier.
Take your time, it may take a few times before you get it right. Eventually, changing and emptying your pouch should become routine for you.
Information from Coloplast Care is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice and should not be interpreted to contain treatment recommendations. You should rely on the healthcare professional who knows your individual history for personal medical advice and diagnosis.
