Your mother's hospital will have an on-staff ostomy nurse. During your mom's hospitalization, the nurse will work
with her (and you if your mother desires) to determine exactly what she will need for her particular situation. Every patient is different and it takes an "up close and personal" approach to know what type of bag and adhesive will work. There is nothing you can do ahead of time. Your mother will be in the hospital long enough to learn what she will need and how to deal with it before she comes home.
You are to be commended for your devotion to your mother's care!
Sara Anne
Diagnosis 2-08 Small papillary TCC; CIS
BCG; BCG maintenance
Vice-President, American Bladder Cancer Society
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