Stoma confusion

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My oncologist is referring me to the surgical team for a stoma bag. How long did other people have to wait for their referral and then for their operation?
Also, can you still go swimming?
This may also seem a silly question but how do you know when you need to empty or change your bag?
as well as no bowel control following my anal cancer treatment, I also pass a lot of blood and mucus from my back passage. Does anyone who has a stoma still experience this or does a stoma stop everything from coming out of your back passage?
Sorry for all the questions but every few days new questions pop into my head.

Thank you for your help x

Katz51 over 2 years ago in reply to CraftyJo

You will find it so much better with a stoma.I had colitis for 30 yrs prior to my bowel cancer.always on the lookout for the nearest loo.Now no problems.I change the bag alternate days and just empty it when I use the loo as like Artsie I like a nice empty flat bag under my clothing.

By the way yes , I wear the same clothing I did before including jeans.

Do ask anything and if you click on peoples names you can read their bios and see how they got on

When you find out which type of stoma you will have ,there are loads of people on here with hints and tips.

Kath

KathH2 over 2 years ago in reply to blackstuff

I have a colostomy bag which opens at the end to release contents. It then reseals. I usually change the bag once or twice every two or three days. It helps reduce soreness changing less often.

Kath
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