Introduction to ostomy care

Coloplast is one of the world's leading manufacturers of ostomy care products. Our "listen and respond" approach to product innovation enables us to produce ostomy appliances and supporting products that set the bar in ostomy care - helping ostomates around the world to live life to the full.

Whichever stage you are at with your surgery, whether you are due to have stoma surgery, you've recently had stoma surgery, or you've been living with a stoma for while, we have information and advice to help you get back to your daily routines.

Before the surgery

It's natural to have a lot of questions before ostomy surgery. In this section, you can start getting some answers. You’ll find information about the different types of ostomies, the kind of products you’ll be using, and other related topics. Find out more

After ostomy surgery

In addition to product information, you'll find helpful tips in this section about keeping your skin healthy, dealing with stoma bag problems, and other important information for after surgery. You'll also find useful links to various patient organizations. Read more about life
after ostomy surgery

Living with an ostomy

Here you will find information about life with an ostomy: how to keep the skin around your stoma healthy, continue to participate in an active lifestyle, as well as useful online tools for ensuring you still have the right product. Read more about living
with an ostomy

Check your body type and prepare for the traveling season

Ostomy Self-Assessment Tools

If you experience ostomy leakage or sore skin around your stoma, try one of our Ostomy Self-Assessment Tools! Try the tools

BodyCheck

Understanding your body profile is the first step towards a better fit. Eight simple questions will give you a description of your body profile and will help you find the best solution for you. Take BodyCheck Test

Traveling with
an ostomy

In this travel guide you will find some tips and tricks that might help you - before and during your vacation. View our resources

New Guide: Living and Eating Well for People with an Ostomy

Living and Eating Well eBook

Explore our comprehensive guides to eating and living well! In the eBooks, you will discover advice on symptom management, new recipes, and more! Download now

Supporting products designed to give you added peace of mind

What's right for you?

Use our Trouble Shooter to help solve common issues such as ostomy leakage or irritated skin. Find advice on issues you may have

Are you looking for reimbursement for your ostomy supplies?

Ostomy Reimbursement

There is a wide variation in the Level of reimbursement for ostomy products across Canada. Learn more here

Coloplast Care for People with an Ostomy

Join Coloplast Care!

Our care program offers advice and guidance on how to manage your condition, as well as inspiration from other ostomates on a range of topics. Register Today

Your new companion app that can support your life with a stoma

MyOstomy App

The new app by Coloplast® is designed to build your confidence in managing your ostomy, and to help you track your success over time. Learn more