Do most people who undergo colon cancer surgery have to wear a colostomy bag?
No. Recent improvements in surgical techniques have reduced the chances of needing a colostomy bag. And if a colostomy is needed, it is usually not permanent. The procedure may be reversed after the intestines have had the opportunity to recovery from the surgery. In a small number of cases a colostomy may be permanent. But, even in these cases, people become accustomed to a colostomy bag worn inside their clothing for the collection and elimination of waste.
