Hi SarahMcC38,

If you haven't already, it may be helpful to search the forum (using the button in the blue bar above) for other similar discussions on here. Hopefully you will also receive some more replies here soon, particularly from any others with similar experience.

You are also welcome to speak to our nurses - you can either post in the 'Ask the Nurses' section of this forum, or you can give them a call on 0808 800 4040 (Monday-Friday, 9-5).

Do of course discuss any questions or concerns you have with your specialist at the next appointment.

Wishing you all the best,

Ben
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Hi SarahMcC38,

If you haven't already, it may be helpful to search the forum (using the button in the blue bar above) for other similar discussions on here. Hopefully you will also receive some more replies here soon, particularly from any others with similar experience.

You are also welcome to speak to our nurses - you can either post in the 'Ask the Nurses' section of this forum, or you can give them a call on 0808 800 4040 (Monday-Friday, 9-5).

Do of course discuss any questions or concerns you have with your specialist at the next appointment.

Wishing you all the best,

Ben
Cancer Chat Moderator

Hi. 61year old male.  had low down Bowel tumour removed Feb 24 and perm stoma bag fitted. I change it 1 x a day generally. Pleased to say ive only had 1 leakage in 9 months. Just make sure you clean around it properly and press down gluey edges as much as possible after drying the area properly. If you need any more advise ask away and good luck. Dont worry about it! Some drawbacks of a bag not quite as active and i take a small supply out with me in the car etc at all times but never needed it. Stoma nurses really good and helpful. Coloplast supplier deliver in couple of days usually. All seems to work fine