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Date Last Reviewed: 12/01/2024
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You'll need to empty your pouch when it gets to be about one-third full. The pouch is likely to become this full every 2 to 3 hours. To empty your pouch, follow the steps below.
Urostomy: Changing Your Pouch
You'll be shown how to change your pouch before you leave the hospital. Plan to change your pouch every few days. And change it early in the morning, when your urine output is less. Read on to learn how to change your pouch.
Urostomy: Using a Night Drainage System
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Urostomy: Staying Healthy
You've just had a urostomy to provide a new way for pee to drain from your body. Follow the tips on this sheet to learn how to stay healthy and help prevent problems.
