Hi Marina

I  had ulcerif colitis resulting in a permanent stoma since 2000

The operation was done in two stages the first forming the stoma and removing the colon two year later they removed   the rest of my bowel

So I would suggest you ask what the surgeon will be doing

My first post op pain relief was with morphine

The seconded was with an epidural which I found much better

I don’t no where you live I am in Scotland like the rest of U.K we have dedicated stoma nurses. I suggest you  try And get a meeting  with one I meet with my nurse several times  She also arranged for me to meet several ostomates

Something to take into hospital I suggest some kind of music player the noise of the equipment can be disturbing, nice tops, looking good makes you feel better   

Yours Ian