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Ostomy: Adapting to life after colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy
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You can eat whatever you want if you have an ostomy
You can participate in sports if you have an ostomy
You can go back to work if you have an ostomy
You can tell — or not tell — whomever you want about your ostomy
You can hide your ostomy
You can wear whatever you want if you have an ostomy
You can go wherever you want if you have an ostomy
You can have sex and intimate relationships if you have an ostomy
Talk to others with ostomies
You can wear whatever you want if you have an ostomy
No clothing is off-limits if you have an ostomy. However, your individual body contour and your stoma's location may make some clothes less comfortable. For instance, tight waistbands or belts might feel restrictive over your stoma. Be open to experimenting with different styles of clothes.
But don't let your ostomy keep you from wearing tightfitting clothes or even your bathing suit. Look into ostomy swimsuits and trunks, which can be found through specialty retailers.
