What about
changes to my lifestyle?
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When you return home after your operation there is no reason
why, with time, you will not be able to resume the life you were
leading before. Here is some specific advice that you may find
helpful.
Obtaining supplies
On leaving hospital your stoma care nurse will provide you with
enough bags and other necessary bits and pieces to keep you going
until your own supply is sorted out. You may also be given a card,
listing all the things you will need, which you should take to your
doctor. Your doctor will write a prescription which you should take
to to your local chemist or specialist supplier who will provide the
products for you - you won't have to pay a prescription charge. Ask
for form P11 at your local Post Office or doctor's surgery.
Diet.
Just like everyone else, you should eat a well balanced diet, and
this can include all of your favourite foods. If you find you are
suffering from constipation, drink extra fluid and eat more fruit
and vegetables. Just like anyone else you can pick up a stomach bug
which can give diarrhoea. If this happens, treat the condition
exactly the same as before, but remember to take plenty of fluids.
Travel
There is no reason why having a urostomy should restrict your
ability to travel in any significant way. Just remember to pack all
the things you will need for the journey and to make sure that you
have enough supplies for the duration of your time away.
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