An ostomy is a surgical procedure creating an opening, or "stoma," on the abdomen to allow waste to exit the body. This may ...

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A colostomy is an operation to create an opening (stoma) of the large bowel (colon) onto the surface of the tummy (abdomen). Your poo no longer passes out of your body through your back passage.

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Life after an ostomy surgery, such as ileostomy or colostomy, involves adapting to an ostomy bag for waste collection. This often brings many questions: Can I still do my usual activities?