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Why wear a colostomy bag? 

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After an ostomy operation, faeces will pass out through the stoma instead of the anus. Unlike the anus, the stoma has no muscle to control the release of faeces or wind. That is why you need to wear an ostomy bag, so that you know all waste is collected securely.

Just after the operation, you might find that your faeces smell stronger and are looser than you are used to. This will change once your body has adjusted to the stoma. Just as before your operation, the consistency of your faeces will depend on your diet.

Learn more about how a colostomy bag works and how to manage it. Or go to your interactive guide to managing ostomy appliances.

There are several different types of colostomy bags. Your specialist stoma nurse will show you which one is right for you. 

Different types of colostomy bags
How does a colostomy bag work
How to manage ostomy bags
Your interactive guide to managing ostomy appliances

Interactive user guides

See the interactive user guides to get confident with the use of ostomy appliances.

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Sensura

Is the latest range of ostomy bags from Coloplast. A unique double-layer adhesive makes SenSura bags completely secure, comfortable to wear and very easy to use.

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