An ostomy is a surgery where a stoma, or opening, is made in either a patient’s abdomen or urinary system. The patient’s bodily fluids, whether fecal matter from the intestines or urine from the urethra, are brought to the stoma, transferred down an external tube, and released into a bag. When this is done to a patient’s abdomen, it is usually for a colostomy or an ileostomy. When it is performed on a person’s urinary system, it is the result of a urostomy. Post-surgical care is incredibly important after any of these surgeries, but thankfully, there are ConvaTec ostomy supplies for that.

First of all, a patient will need to care for and clean his or her stoma. ConvaTec ostomy supplies offer plenty of supplies for cleaning the stoma. They have Aloe Vesta anti-fungal ointment that soothes the entire area around the opening. They also offer a Stomahesive paste which prevents irritation around the stoma and helps keep the opening sealed. When the patient is done cleaning the wound, he or she can apply a comfortable and secure Hydrofiber wound dressing. It is easy to remove for the next cleaning sessions and its moisture component allows for healing.

It may be hard to make it to the shower, especially if a patient happens to be wheelchair bound. ConvaTec ostomy supplies produces a two-in-one Aloe Vesta body wash and shampoo treatment that allows for quicker bathing. Bending and reaching may be tougher for someone who is just recovering from an ostomy, but a two-in-one shampoo and body wash combination means the patient only has to reach for one thing. Patients may also buy Aloe Vesta bathing clothes that ensure cleanliness, even if a patient cannot make it to the shower.

Cleaning, changing, and managing the ostomy bag is a huge part of the post-surgical procedure. ConvaTec makes comfortable and secure ostomy belts to hold the bag in place. This makes the transition to ostomy bag use much easier. For cleaning and changing, a patient has access to all sorts of pouches and bags. There are also wonderful disinfectants for the bags.

Ostomy care doesn’t stop at night. ConvaTec ostomy supplies also offer a drainage container set that can hold up to sixty-seven ounces. It’s made specifically to sit in the floor beside the patient’s bed so that he or she will not have to get up at night.