I have a permanent colostomy bag but also wear pads due to incontinence after the surgery. Does anyone else have this problem and how do they cope? Would like to go away for a few days but am worried that it will be difficult.
Hi Bailey. Is the incontinence due to mucus from your back passage? There are a few people struggling with that at the minute so I’ve put a link to a post on the Ileostomy, Colostomy and Stoma support board that may help?
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