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Life after ostomy surgery is a journey, with challenges along the way. Here we provide you with some of the explanations of ostomy appliance terminology you may come across.

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The first few times you change your urostomy bag on your own, it will almost certainly feel challenging. Make sure that the first couple of times you try emptying or changing the bag, you do it somewhere you feel safe and comfortable.

Take your time – it's completely okay if at first you don't get it right every time. Though it may take some time getting used to, it will soon feel like a routine matter to you.

Getting into a routine

It will be very helpful if you can try to establish a routine for changing your ostomy bag – a good rule of thumb is to change your bag at a time when your stoma is relatively inactive – many find that first thing in the morning is a good time.

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How often does the ostomy bag need draining?

Typically urine will drip continuously into the bag so it will need to be drained several times a day. During the night, the urostomy bag can be attached to a larger bedside drainage bag so you don't need to get up and drain it.

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How often does the appliance needs changing?

Frequency of changes depends on many factors, however you should always change your ostomy bag if you feel itching or burning from the skin surrounding your stoma.

Before use, always consult the 'Instructions for use' document delivered with the products

Instructional videos

How to prepare the baseplate

See video on how to prepare the baseplate of your ostomy solution.
Note! This is an instructional video for using a 1-piece solution. The procedure is the same if you use a 2-piece solution.

How to apply a 1-piece solution

See video on how to apply a 1-piece ostomy solution.
Note! Remember to close the outlet of the pouch if you use an open pouch before application.

How to apply a 2-piece click solution

See video on how to apply a 2-piece click ostomy solution.
Note! Remember to close the outlet of the pouch before application if you use an open pouch.

How to apply a 2-piece adhesive solution

See video on how to apply a 2-piece adhesive ostomy solution.
Note! Remember to close the outlet of the pouch before application if you use an open pouch.

How to empty an open pouch

See video on how to empty an open ostomy pouch.

How to remove a 1-piece solution

See video on how to remove a 1-piece ostomy solution.
Note! Remember to empty the pouch by the outlet before removing it if you use an open pouch.

How to remove a 2-piece click solution

See video on how to remove a 2-piece click ostomy solution.
Note! Remember to empty the pouch by the outlet of the pouch before removing it if you use an open pouch.

How to remove a 2-piece adhesive solution

See video on how to remove a 2-piece adhesive ostomy solution.
Note! Remember to empty the pouch by the outlet of the pouch before removing it if you use an open pouch.

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