Hi Andy
If you are talking about the clear drainable bags with a bung at the foot you would only wear these for a few days before being introduced to drainable pouches with a cloth cover by the stoma care nurse.
If this didn't answer your question please give The BODACH a shout out and I'll try again.
Good luck with surgery on 5th June keep us informed on how you get on and you need to ask anything we'll try to help.
Ian
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