Barring any complications, you should be out of the hospital within a week or so, and generally it takes about 6 to 8 weeks to recover…so no, it shouldn’t take 6-12 months even for older but basically healthy people.

Finding a pouching system that works well for you may only be your main task….and that’ll depend on stoma placement and surrounding skin. If you go this route, just make sure you work with a stoma specialist before you leave the hospital, to give you the best head start.

I’d also look into medical supply stores before hand (either local or online) and find one that takes your insurance. I use Byram Healthcare online…they’re awesome.
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