Returning to normal life after stoma surgery

Returning to normal life after stoma surgery | eakin®

Help & advice

Returning to normal life

Following stoma surgery, it's natural to have a lot of questions and concerns. The guidance below will help you adapt to living with your new stoma.

The information below is general and some of it may not apply to you but the with support from your stoma care nurse and practical tips on living with a stoma you will soon be back to doing all the things you’ve always done.

Exercise

Food and drink

Learning the lingo

Sleeping

Telling others

Exercise

Food and drink

Learning the lingo

Sleeping

Telling others

Introducing: A Bigger Life Community

A safe and welcoming space for ostomates, friends, family and caregivers to talk about a wide range of topics related to living with a stoma.

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