Adjusting to life with a stoma has been written to help you understand your feelings following stoma surgery. It also gives you guidance on how to come to terms with your new body image and how to feel comfortable with others.
Planning and rehearsing can help to build your confidence and speed up the process of adjusting to your new lifestyle. Advice is given on how to plan what you say to others and there is a useful pull-out section where you can write down the information you wish to give them.
The process of adjustment is not instant. It will happen over a period of time. For some people this could be a year but do not worry if it takes longer. We are all individuals and everyone adapts at their own pace.
This booklet should also be of interest to carers, spouses, partners, friends and close family members who want to understand more about how best to help you as you return to your normal routine.
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