Can I Start Wearing an Ostomy Belt 6 Weeks Post-Surgery?

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carolgeb60
Aug 20, 2013 1:04 pm
I had a illiostomy and am going on my 6th week after surgery.  Can I wear the ostomy belt now?
iMacG5
Aug 24, 2013 7:21 pm

Hi carolgeb60. Your ostomy nurse or surgeon would accurately advise you, but I can't think of a reason why you could not wear one. I started wearing one 4 days after surgery.
Mike

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