Colostomy Care

Colostomy care

        The colon has three main parts: the right colon, transverse colon and left colon. Stool quality discharged by the stoma depends on the seat of it: if is it a right transverse colostomy, feces are semi-liquid or pasty, and if is it a left colostomy, feces are solid.

What to wear when one is suffering from a Colostomy?

        Even if you are suffering or not from colostomy, you should keep your personal style.

Colostomy care and Recreation

        Once you feel better, we can only encourage you to have a social life comparable to what it was before surgery. Having an colostomy does not exclude getting out, eating, playing sports, swimming, traveling, but with some precautions.

What equipment will you need after the surgery?

        At the hospital, you will learn how to change your bag independently in addition to taking care of your stoma. Once you return home, you might feel already comfortable with the care system for your colostomy. If you require additional support once back home, you have several options available. You can include: contact the nurse wich helped you in the hospital, find a nurse who works with a home care agency or contact your agent for colostomy supplies.

Colostomy care pictures

        The best way to stay updated about new products is to consult your ST (stomatherapeutic) nurse. You can also obtain information from support groups such as "United Colostomy Association of Canada, your doctor, or your agent supplies for colostomy. It is to your advantage to keep up with these changesa and to always use the equipment that suits you best.