As you recover, you can start to eat a healthy, balanced diet that includes plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables.

However, different manufacturers do different things: Salt’s only do two piece in closed and drainable pouches, not for urostomies. And Dansac and Pelican only do one piece bags. Being able to experience with two piece system if you have always used a one piece is a good learning curve. It can be used well if you are travelling, if you go walking alot without a bathroom break, if you swim or enjoy showering without your bag. Having a colostomy can also affect the blood supply and nerve endings to the penis. This can make it difficult to get or maintain an erection (erectile dysfunction). A specialist stoma nurse, who usually sees you before and after the colostomy operation, will help you choose the most suitable colostomy equipment. My stoma bag was a one piece flat, Sensura Mio from the second day post op. About a week later, we changed it to a Convex Sensura Mio, due to my constant leaks. I still use the same convex bag almost two years later. But, I have experimented with different systems and different brands.You should be able to return to the diet you previously enjoyed. If you previously had a restricted diet, you should be able to reintroduce the restricted foods. Smell and gas After surgery, many people find their vaginas are much drier. Applying a lubricating jelly before sex may help. Can burp the bag when the excess gas / air build up by releasing the mechanism (I would only advise doing this on a mechanical coupling, not an adhesive one!)

for the best results, irrigation should be carried out at the same time every day, which may be difficult when you're away from home on holiday or with work Drainable: means the end of the pouch has an opening in which output can be drained from. These usually applied to ileostomy bags, because their output will be thinner and more frequent. A two piece system is where the pouch and flange remain separate and are put together during a change. Two piece system are usually something that are experimented with after surgery and the stoma has settled down. It can take some dexterity and strength to get the two pieces of the system together. You may find it very tiring when you return, so to start with it may be possible for you to work fewer hours than normal and do lighter duties.If you notice any tablets in your appliance, tell your pharmacist or GP, who will recommend an alternative medicine. You may find that some sex positions you enjoyed are now uncomfortable after having surgery. Try different positions until you find what works for you.

A colostomy bag is used to collect your poo. How often it needs to be changed depends on which type of bag you use. Ostomy Bags are often referred to as ostomy pouches or ostomy appliances. They come in three different types and with numerous options. The three types of ostomy bags are colostomy bags, ileostomy bags and urostomy bags. Within these types of ostomy bags there are many variations. Below is the comparison of a one versus two piece system. Before we begin, we need to go through some of the terminology used when discussing stoma bags: A great comparison, side by side, by Vitality Medical It's likely to take several months before you're ready to return to work. It depends on how well you recover and the type of work you do.

You'll be given an initial supply of colostomy appliances, as well as your prescription information, before you leave hospital. You can get further prescriptions from your GP.