Leaking is a common problem that affects people with colostomy bags. Your bag may leak for many reasons, such as wearing away of your skin around your stomach or allowing your bag to become too full.

Stoma care, diet changes, and potential complications are just some of the things to expect after colostomy surgery. You’ll learn how to manage these aspects of recovery before you leave the hospital.

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways Ileostomy and colostomy are two types of surgery in which a small ...