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 an ostomy pouch?
An ostomy pouch is necessary to securely and conveniently collect the output from your ostomy.
Read moreWhy do I need to wear an ostomy pouch?
An ostomy pouch is necessary to securely and conveniently collect the output from your ostomy.
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What will my ostomy be like?
What does an ostomy look like and feel like? Will it hurt? Will it smell? Where does it sit?
Read moreWhat will my ostomy be like?
What does an ostomy look like and feel like? Will it hurt? Will it smell? Where does it sit?
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Changing your urostomy pouch
How often does the pouch need changing? Is it difficult?
Read moreChanging your urostomy pouch
How often does the pouch need changing? Is it difficult?
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Changing your ileostomy pouch (open pouch)
How often does the pouch need changing? Is it difficult?
Read moreChanging your ileostomy pouch (open 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
Some advice on what to expect before ostomy surgery and the first days afterwards.
Read moreBefore and after surgery
Some advice on what to expect before ostomy surgery and the first days afterwards.
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When will the ostomy begin to work?
Your ostomy will start working right away or within a few days, depending on whether you have a urostomy, ileostomy or colostomy.
Read moreWhen will the ostomy begin to work?
Your ostomy 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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Ostomy patient journey
Ostomy patient journey
People cope with the need of getting ostomy surgery and the recovery process in many different ways. Coloplast Care Advisors and Ostomy Nurses play an important role.
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