Ostomy pouch. An ostomy pouch is the bag that collects the stool draining from your ostomy. Skin barrier. The skin barrier is the part of the ostomy pouch that sticks to your skin and protects it.

Your stoma bag catches your stools. After an ostomy reversal, you'll be able to empty your bowels normally. You and your surgeon will decide if ostomy reversal is a good option. It often depends ...