This free colostomy patient information booklet from StoCare, titled ‘Living with your colostomy’, has been written to help you understand your colostomy. It has 30 pages of colostomy information and provides advice and support for before and after stoma surgery. It also explains common stoma problems and how to avoid them, as well as a helpful stoma glossary to help you get your head around new terminology to do with your colostomy. Also, there is a handy blank section at the back so you can keep any personal notes about your colostomy safe.
This is an ideal colostomy resource for nurses to give to new colostomy patients, before or after their operation. It will ensure that they know what to expect going into surgery (including the different types of stoma surgery) and give helpful advice for adjusting to life with a stoma. Plus, it signposts patients to additional colostomy resources to ensure that they have everything they need to feel assured, build their confidence and resume normal life with their colostomy.
Once you have downloaded the colostomy patient information booklet, you can read it on your device or print it off. Click the button below to get your free copy.
Colostomy patient information booklet – what’s inside?
What is a colostomy?
Types of colostomy
What is a stoma?
Preparing for your surgery
After surgery care
Wearing a stoma bag
Changing your stoma bag
Life with your stoma
Body image and emotions
Follow up care and advice
Stoma problems
Stoma glossary
+ more
Looking for more free stoma care resources? You may also find our ileostomy patient information booklet useful.
This information is for guidance and does not replace advice given by your healthcare professional.
