Learn about the different components of the ostomy pouch system, the difference between a one piece and two piece system and choosing the system that is most comfortable for you.
Learn the process of emptying a 2 piece pouch system, attaching a new pouch to the wafer and cleaning the area around the wafer and stoma.
Watch and understand how to properly change your 2 piece ostomy skin barrier.
Learn everyday steps to take to make sure your stoma and the surrounding skin stays healthy. Also, understand that you can still live a normal and active lifestyle with an ostomy.
Understand the process of reversing an ostomy and that for some people it may be an option, depending on the reason for having the ostomy.
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