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What is a stoma?
Understand what a stoma is and how it is created via ileostomy or colostomy. Before surgery, you will learn about stoma formation, anticipated recovery, and be shown how to change and practice using a stoma pouch.
A guide to an ileostomy
Understand what an ileostomy is and how it’s done. This video explains the type of waste, shows how to drain and change the pouch, and ends with diet care tips after surgery.
A guide to an colostomy
Learn what a colostomy is and how it's done. This video explains the type of stool, shows how to empty and change the pouch, and gives simple advice on diet after the surgery.
A Patient Guide to Recovery after Colorectal Surgery Part 1
[Part 1] Learn how to recover smoothly after bowel surgery. This video covers pre-op checks, what happens on surgery day, post-op pain relief, early movement, eating and drinking, and going home.
A Patient Guide to Recovery after Colorectal Surgery Part 2
Part 2 Explains what to expect after surgery, follow-up care, wound and stoma advice, safe exercise and daily activities, dietary tips, managing bowel changes, when to contact your doctor, returning to work, and driving safety.
Looking after your stoma after surgery
It covers daily guidance, demonstrations, practising stoma bag changes, choosing the right space, step-by-step instructions, pouch types, disposal, and follow-up support at home.
Stoma care advice on being discharged from hospital
Understand life at home with a stoma. It covers diet, stoma healing, bathing, activity, travel, clothing, sexual health, and answers common concerns like leakage, sore skin, stoma changes, and when to contact your stoma nurse or doctor.
