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Ostomy: Adapting to life after colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy
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Hi my dad is getting one - im not sure what the name for it is but bag on outside of body after bladder removal w/ in 6 weeks any advice or info you can give me to pass on?
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@formydad, Here's some information about bladder removal and urostomy:
- Bladder removal surgery (cystectomy) https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/cystectomy/about/pac-20385108
- About Your Bladder Surgery With an Ileal Conduit (Urostomy) https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/about-your-bladder-surgery-ileal-conduit-urostomy
- Managing Your Life After Bladder Removal https://www.webmd.com/cancer/bladder-cancer/life-after-bladder-removal#1
I also suggest following the Living with an Ostomy blog here on Connect https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/living-with-an-ostomy/
@nickkarenl @jimmy2248 and @hodagwi can provide first-hand experience about living with an urostomy. @formydad, you are so wise to gather information to help your dad prepare for surgery, as well as for your mom who will be by his side as he adjust to life after bladder removal.