Stoma Nurse will assess the stoma and surrounding skin before recommending suitable types of stoma appliances. He/she will inform you of the type and size that you are using, it could be 1 pc system or 2 pc system and the accessories that you may need. Besides, you also need to prepare cotton, gauze, bowl of water, wet wipes (optional), dry tissue, scissors, marker pen, bed liner and clinical waste or plastic bag. Please be reminded that the stoma size will shrink during the first 2-3 months after operation, you need to measure the size and shape of stoma each changes and cut the skin barrier according to the stoma size to prevent skin excoriation due to contact with fecal matter.