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

There's no reason why you cannot travel after having a colostomy, but you'll probably need to plan extra time into your journey.

Drainable also applies to urostomy pouches but they have a tap or bung on the end; which make it’s easier to empty the urine. One essential item for people with a colostomy is a RADAR key. This gives you access to public disabled toilets so you can change your colostomy appliance when you need to. A one piece system is a bag which has the pouch and baseplate fused together in the manufacturing process. All three types of stoma can use a one piece system. That being said, colostomates also like one piece bags. Changing the whole system once full works well for colostomy patients as this is predictable and can happen at a set time during the day. However, taking a bag off your abdomen every day – or sometimes, multiple times a day – can impact on the peristomal skin. 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

Your prescription can either be taken to the pharmacist or sent to a specialist supplier, who will deliver the products. Colostomy irrigation This is not to say that you can’t use a different system for your stoma. Ileostomates favour two piece systems as much as colostomates and urostomates. It’s all down to personal choice and preference. This style of system adds in flexibility but also adds in human error; especially for those with vision or dexterity issues. And whilst the adhesive two piece system is a hybrid of the two different systems working together – it gives a low profile with the added comfort of a one piece – it also increases the probability of a leak. And whilst the manufacturers assure users that you can remove the pouch and reapply or adjust it, if an error with placement occurs, it’s not a risk that some ostomates are willing to take. Important informationClosed: means that the pouch has no opening at the end. This means that the bag is changed when full, either in its entirety – baseplate and pouch – or just the pouch; if it’s a two piece system. 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. If a two piece system doesn’t suit you, don’t take this a failing. Take that as reassurance that they bag you currently use is working well and you have one less thing to worry about! Colostomy appliances are made from hypoallergenic materials to reduce skin irritation. They also contain special filters to prevent any unpleasant smells. 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.

Once you've recovered from the operation, you should gradually be able to return to your previous exercise routine. 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. 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 a 2-piece pouch – the bag and flange are separate, but can be connected; the flange can be left on your skin for several days, and the bag removed and disposed of several times a day 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 slowly move water into your colon so it washes it out. The equipment is then disposed of once the process is complete. A cap is used to cover your stoma in between irrigations. Above: The Coloplast Sensura Mio one piece system and the Hollister Moderma Flex one piece system. What is a Two Piece System? In the first few weeks after having a colostomy, you'll probably be advised to have a low-fibre diet.