Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be taken during emptying the bag as follows Do not wait too long to empty the bag. Empty the bag periodically, once it is a third to half-way full. Excessive collection in the bag can increase the load in the bag, which can force the bag to open and lead to accident. Also, increased load in the bag can pull on the attachment to the skin, which can lead [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on dietary recommendations for individuals with ileostomy as follows Eating multiple smaller meals, especially during the first 6-8 weeks of initiating on ileostomy can be helpful versus having three bigger meals. Larger portions in one sitting can lead to abdominal discomfort and pain. Multiple meals with smaller portions could be better tolerated. Individuals can slowly graduate to eating regular three big meals, over a period of time, as tolerated. Individuals on ileostomy [...]