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Before Stoma Surgery
Meeting your stoma care nurse
Once your colorectal surgeon confirms your suitability for planned stoma surgery, the next step is likely to be…
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During Stoma Surgery
Stoma surgery can be keyhole or open surgery
Planned stoma surgery is usually carried out by keyhole surgery (you may also hear this…
by Sarah Brechon
Emergency Stoma Surgery
What To Expect If You Need Emergency Stoma Surgery
Each year in the UK an estimated 13,500 people undergo surgery to form a…
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The First Few Weeks After Surgery
You are likely to be in hospital for around 5-10 days after your stoma surgery. The stoma will be swollen at first, but…
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Telling People About Your Stoma
It's not uncommon to worry about how you will tell people you have a stoma and how they might react. However, it's important…
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Feelings About Your Stoma
It's not unusual to feel upset, horrified, or just completely numb after learning that you need to have stoma surgery - it's major…