The surgical procedure to divert a part of the colon towards an opening in the belly is known as colostomy surgery. The end of that part appears on the surface of the abdomen, forming a stoma, which is an opening that passes out the stool. Having to evacuate stool from the stoma results in the loss of your ability to voluntary control over when to evacuate stools, so you will have to manage those evacuations with the help of colostomy bags. Your doctor will recommend a colostomy when you have a bowel condition that prevents your colon from being functional. Here are some of the most common reasons for a person to need a colostomy.
Types of colostomy There are two types of colostomy based on their construction.
The procedure involved in colostomy surgery There are multiple ways to perform a colostomy operation. Here, we will discuss two main surgical techniques.
Living with a colostomy Your bowel will be in its most vulnerable state right after surgery. The surgical team will want to monitor your recovery for 3-10 days after surgery. Once they are sure that you are on a recovery path without any complications, they will send you home. The overall recovery of the bowel may take 6-8 weeks to complete. During this time, you will need to be careful about what you eat, and you may not be able to lift heavy objects. You will be able to have your favorite foods and get back to your previous fitness regimen once your bowel recovers completely. The most noticeable change that a colostomy will bring into your life is the need to manage stool evacuations through colostomy bags. If your colostomy is permanent, you will have to manage your stool through these bags for the rest of your life. Managing stool evacuations this way will necessitate you to take care of your stoma and the skin around it because failing to do so will affect your ostomy management regiment badly. You may want to remain in touch with your doctor or ostomy care nurse to prevent ostomy-related complications.
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