After colostomy surgery, patients wonder when they may head to their workplaces. Going to the workplace with a colostomy bag tied to the abdomen seems daunting even by imagination. Some people may have to travel to distant locations as a part of their work. Is the colostomy bag a hindrance in their work? It’s worth finding out. What is a colostomy? A colostomy is a type of ostomy that involves bypassing the lower part of the colon. The upper functional part of the colon is then diverted to the abdominal wall, where a surgical opening allows the functional part of the colon to find an excretory point. This type of ostomy can be temporary as well as permanent, depending on the medical condition. A colostomy is not an illness in itself. It is just an opening that allows an ostomate to discharge the body wastes. Since this surgery bypasses the anus, the colostomy discharges solid wastes. However, it is worth mentioning that the person with a colostomy doesn’t have any control over when he discharges stool. The patient has to use a special bag to collect the stool. This bag or pouch is known as a colostomy bag. It may seem like a big undertaking to learn to live with a colostomy. But it is a learning curve just like other life changes such as a new job and relocation. It may take time for you to adapt to unfamiliar aspects of colostomy. But you need to have patience and a positive outlook on life to adjust to this new situation. You can talk to a trusted friend, your ostomy care nurse, or even another person with an ostomy. The colostomy bag The purpose of a colostomy bag is to collect the stool that comes out of the stoma. This bag is also called a pouching system, which consists of a bag, a pouch, and a skin barrier. In the modern-day, companies produce discreet pouches that remain hidden under the clothes remarkably. Nevertheless, a pouching system, no matter how advanced it may be, cannot restore an ostomate’s ability to control the passing out of feces or flatus. With the help of a colostomy bag, you live your life to the fullest. Modern-day designs of colostomy bags help ostomates to make sure of that. Working with a colostomy
You may wonder if you can go to work with a colostomy bag attached. The answer is yes. But since every individual’s need is different, you may need to talk to your ostomy care nurse to have guidance about the right way to manage your colostomy.
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