Before Surgery
Ostomy surgery can be a challenging experience. Convatec wants to provide products that fit right and work best for you, with unmatched support and services.
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Surgery Information
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How is a Stoma Surgically Created?
A stoma provides an alternative path for urine or faecal waste to leave your body.
Preparing for Ostomy Surgery
Ostomy surgery may seem overwhelming and a bit scary, but we can help you get ready–physically and mentally.
Ostomy Types
Colostomy, Urostomy or Ileostomy, we've got all the information you need.
3 Primary Types Of Ostomy Surgery
What to Expect
At Your Pre-Surgery Visit
"It's normal to wonder how ostomy surgery will change your life. We'll help you prepare with good questions to ask your healthcare team."
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Immediate Weeks Following Surgery
After your surgery, you may have questions about many things: diet, clothing, returning to work, intimate relations, etc. Here is a starter list of questions you may want to ask your healthcare professional.
In the Hospital
Need to know more about your ostomy type? What's a stoma? Not sure why a healthy stoma is critical in your new life? The facts you need are here.
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Enrol in me+™
Learning how to live fully with an ostomy takes education, resources and support. And with me+, we make sure you don't have to work it out on your own.
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