Stoma care, diet changes, and potential complications are just some of the things to expect after colostomy surgery. You’ll learn how to manage these aspects of recovery before you leave the hospital.

A colostomy bag diverts stool from your colon. Learn how different foods, including chocolate and sweets, can affect your bowel movements with an ostomy. A colostomy is a surgical hole, or “stoma,” ...

An ostomy is a surgical procedure creating an opening, or "stoma," on the abdomen to allow waste to exit the body. This may ...