Colonoscopy Prep for Ostomy Patients - Bag and Flange Tips

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Nurse
Jan 16, 2024 3:05 am

After I complete prep, should I just change the bag and wipe around the stoma and put on a new bag? I don't want to take off the flange if they will put on another flange. Way too irritating to the skin, right?

Mysterious Mose
Jan 16, 2024 6:49 pm

I suppose it depends on how sensitive your skin is. Personally, I would change the whole thing. But then, I do not have a colon and have no need for a colonoscopy. I do need an annual sigmoidoscopy. But the prep for that does not involve my bag. So, I will shut up now. 🥸

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AlexT
Jan 16, 2024 10:04 pm

I'd leave it all alone until you have your colonoscopy. They may change your bag for you or just put on everything fresh once it's all over.

Footie97
Jan 17, 2024 9:28 pm

I applied a new one the morning of my scope and they did not need to remove it. I did take a new flange with me so while I was out they would have a new one if they needed to take it off.