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Advice for Ostomates

The following booklets have been specifically designed to help new ostomates come to terms with the situation they are facing. They offer help and advice on topics such as preparing for surgery, applying an ostomy pouch, diet and lifestyle issues.

Lifestyle After stoma surgery you will need some recovery time. This can be around 3 months or maybe more depending on your individual situation. But whatever activities you enjoyed before your surgery, you should certainly be able to take part in after your convalescence period. Read more

Preparing for Surgery Facing the news that you need to have a stoma is very difficult but with thousands of people having stoma surgery each year, it is important to remember that you are not alone and there is an abundance of help, advice and support available when you are ready to access it. Read more

Skin Care Taking good care of your peri-stomal skin is extremely important. Your skin is the base, on which all of your stoma products will be placed, so it is vital that it is kept in good condition. Read more

The Pouching Process After surgery, your Stoma Care Nurse will be able to advise you on the pouch that is best for your stoma type and what accessories may help you. You will find guidance on this subject in our ‘Pouching Process’ booklet... Read more

Caring for a Child with a Stoma Finding out that your child needs ostomy surgery can be an extremely traumatic time for a family so it is important to remember that help is at hand. Read more

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