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Rectum resection with Ostomy bag, New to this, what can I expect?
I was recently diagnosed with T2 rectum cancer. I am scheduled for a resection next week and will have an ostomy bag for a while after. I am a little nervous and worried about what to expect after surgery. The pain, hospital stay and once I go home. I figured asked a support group that has been through some of these things are better than google. So, can someone help me out and let me know what to expect? Give me what you wish someone would have told you before you went through it, please. Thank you in advance for and advice.
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Thank you all for the advice and tips.
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1 Reaction@jaspithill1946 yes, nurses are a great source of info and love to help.
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2 ReactionsThose are excellent questions for your surgeon. In my case, the pain was minimal and my hospital stay was five nights. The ileostomy, stoma care and bag management were much less complicated than I anticipated. Your ostomy nurse will be a great resource for preparing you for your routine after leaving the hospital and selecting your preferred supplier of bags and materials. Suppliers are another great resource, are readily accessible and provide samples without obligation. I encourage you to order bag samples from all of the major suppliers to determine which ones you feel most comfortable with. I only tried and was quite happy with one-piece bags. Don’t hesitate to post any other questions or concerns you might have.
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9 ReactionsI had I did not have pain the hardest part was just accept and learn how to change Lots of people are walking around with colostomy bags and you’d never know Not fun but not a big deal with me
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