Pointers For The New Ostomate

Pointers For The New Ostomate
Via Big Sky Informer and Stoma-Life Newsletters

There is no one answer to the question, “Why me?” but it is normal to ask, and you do need to work through the process. Each person’s ostomy is different, even as our fingerprints are different.
Support and information received from someone who has an ostomy can be helpful. Ask your doctor or WOC nurse to arrange for an ostomy visitor.

It is your ostomy; learn to manage it and don’t let your ostomy manage you. In the beginning it is normal for your ostomy care to be the center of your existence; however, with time and practice
your ostomy and its care will become just a normal part of your life.

Basic management skills can be learned like new experiences; any problems that develop must be met and managed as they occur.

With time and experience, you will become comfortable with your
ostomy care.

You are alive! You will get better and stronger. Give yourself time to get over your ostomy surgery, adjust to this body change, and adapt to your ostomy