Before Surgery
Stoma surgery can be a challenging experience. Convatec wants to provide products that fit right and work best for you with unmatched support and services.

Surgery Information

How is a Stoma Surgically Created?
A stoma provides an alternative path for urine or fecal waste to leave your body.
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Preparing for Ostomy Surgery
Stoma surgery may seem overwhelming and a bit scary, but we can help you get ready–physically and mentally.
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Stoma Types
Colostomy, Urostomy or Ileostomy, we've got all the information you need.
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3 Primary Types Of Stoma Surgery
What to Expect
At Your Pre-Surgery Visit
"It's normal to wonder how stoma surgery will change your life.
We'll help you prepare with good questions to ask your healthcare team."
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Immediate Weeks Following Surgery
After your surgery, you may have questions about many things: diet, clothing, returning to work, intimate relations, etc. Here is a starter list of questions you may want to ask your healthcare professional.
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In the Hospital
Need to know more about your stoma type? What's a stoma? Not sure why a healthy stoma is critical in your new life? The facts you need are here.
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Join me+™
Learning how to live fully with a stoma takes education, resources and support. And with me+™, we make sure you don’t have to figure it out alone. Getting the benefits of me+™ is easy.
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