This topic is about managing ostomy equipment and daily tasks using only one hand after undergoing hand surgery. The person involved has had surgery on their left hand and will be unable to use it for eight weeks. During this time, they need to adapt to using their right hand for all tasks, including ostomy care. Here are some insights and advice shared by others in similar situations:

- The person has successfully learned to apply the wafer and wax seal with one hand.
- They have switched from drainable to closed pouches, finding them more comfortable, although they are unsure if these pouches hold as much output.
- Non-ostomy challenges include pulling up pants and underwear and putting hair up while wearing a CPAP mask.
- Post-surgery pain is currently low due to numbness, but lifting anything is not allowed.

Additional thoughts and questions include:

- Closed pouches are preferred because the plastic tail closure on drainable pouches can be uncomfortable.
- There is uncertainty about how often closed pouches will need changing, as output is currently reduced due to anesthesia and pain medication.

Advice and insights from others include:

1. People with similar one-hand limitations have found that tasks can be relearned, and adapting with the non-dominant hand becomes easier over time.
2. Hand therapy is expected to restore more function, so patience and persistence are important.
3. For clothing difficulties, a humorous yet practical suggestion is to avoid wearing underwear or pants at home during recovery to minimize the need for two-hand pulling.
4. Many have reassured that with practice, managing wafer and pouch changes with one hand is possible, and the resourcefulness shown is encouraging.