Living with a Stoma
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removed. This may be referred to as an Illeal Conduit as well as a stoma. In simple terms the operation is to cut out a small
section of the bowel. One end of this is connected to the ureters (the tubes that originally drained urine from the kidneys down to
the bladder) and the other end is poked through a hole in the abdomen so urine can flow out.
A 'stoma bag' will then be worn. This is stuck to the hole in the abdomen to collect the urine as it flows out. When the stoma bag
is full it is emptied by a little tap at the end of the bag straight into the toilet. Getting used to having a stoma and learning to live
with it will take a bit of time. But, like anything new, it will get easier with practice.
The above link includes details of:
| Preparation for having a stoma | Taking care of your skin |
| When do I change my bag? | Getting your stoma supplies |
| Life with a stoma | The best tips of all... |
