After 3 years, my ileostomy is being reversed and reconnected, and I'm having a colostomy moved to the other side of my abdomen. I'm curious about the difference between the two. Doctors tell me what to expect, but I'd love to hear from anyone here who's had a similar change and from people who have a colostomy and can tell me what to expect. I.e., changing a two-piece appliance, how often I'll need to change, and stuff like that...
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