Understanding Stomas FAQs
"Everyday life has changed… I want as much as possible to have a very beautiful and lively life, to have a good life and I can see that over the years I can achieve this”1
Are you preparing for stoma surgery or living with a stoma?
Take a look at our guide so you feel prepared for the time ahead.
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What can you expect after your stoma surgery?
What should I eat?
From spicy food issues to the benefits of yoghurt, are you wondering what you should and shouldn’t eat? Please visit our what to eat with a stoma page to find out more.
Do you experience skin issues around your stoma?
It’s likely that you will at some point experience skin issues around your stoma. Although these can be challenging, there are tips and techniques available on our stoma skin problems page to help you alleviate these problems.
Do you use a medical adhesive remover?
Helping to reduce pain and skin trauma, we have more information on the benefits of a medicaladhesive remover.
Have you prepped your skin?
It’s important to keep the skin around your stoma clean and healthy, but what should and shouldn’t you do before applying a new pouch? Find out more on our stoma skin preparation page.
Does your stoma affect your relationship?
Some ostomates can feel differently about themselves and their bodies after surgery and this can impact on their wellbeing and relationships. Please visit our stoma ad relationships page to find out more.
Are you active with a stoma?
With or without a stoma, exercise is great for our mental and physical health. Please visit our stoma physical activity page to find out more.
Do you have an understanding of hernias?
Hernias are a common problem for many ostomates. They can develop post-surgery and occur when part of the intestine protrudes out of the stoma. Please visit our stoma hernia page to find out more.
1. Stavropoulou A, et al. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2021, 18, 8512. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18168512.