To prevent this, keep the level of the water below the adhesive appliance seal. Avoid letting the full force of the shower spray directly on your stoma or appliance. This will prevent injury to the stoma or loosening of the appliance. Clothing Your wardrobe from before surgery will usually continue to be your wardrobe after surgery. However, individual body contour determines the placement of the stoma, and for some people, clothing adjustments may be necessary Going back to work After recovering from surgery, people have different levels of energy and strength to meet the physical demands of a job.
Some people find it helpful to start back to work part days and gradually build up to full days.
If your job involves heavy lifting, you may need to start back to work more slowly. Discuss returning to work with your physician. One of the concerns people have about returning to work is who to tell about their ileostomy. You need only share as much information about your operation as you feel comfortable discussing. Sexuality The first few weeks following any operation, your desire for sexual activity may be diminished.