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Oct 03, 2019

Post-Op Urostomy - Pain, Intimacy, Exercise, Clothing - Seeking Advice

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The forum topic is about a person who underwent surgery for bladder cancer and now has a urostomy. They are seeking advice on dealing with post-operative pain, intimacy, exercise, clothing, and support belts.

Advice and Insights:
- It's important to go back to the surgeon to understand the specifics of the surgery, including where the organs were left intact, to better understand the discomfort, tightness, numbness, and pain.
- Developing an exercise routine specific to the needs of the healing body and scar tissue is crucial. Seeking advice from a physiotherapist specializing in similar problems or finding exercises that target the troubling areas is recommended.
- When it comes to support belts, practical testing is necessary to find the most suitable option. Trying different belts to find the one that suits individual needs is important.
- Intimacy is possible with a urostomy, and there are products and creative ways to keep the bag out of sight during intimate moments. Ordering the correct bag, not transparent, can help feel better about the bag.
- A positive attitude, love, and support from a partner can aid in the healing process. Gentle exercise like walking and biking is recommended, and wearing a hernia support belt during exercises that stress the surgery site and core abdominal muscles is advised.
- The healing process is not a smooth curve, and it's important to maintain a positive attitude through the ups and downs. Seeking medical advice if scar tissue causes painful intercourse is recommended, as it can be treated successfully.
- Resuming intimacy should be based on the body's healing progress, and there are many enjoyable activities to engage in before full intimacy.
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