What happens to the noise produced by a colostomy after a few days post-operation?

After a colostomy procedure, the noise produced by the stoma initially can be quite noticeable due to the presence of air and intestinal activity as the gastrointestinal tract begins to adjust and function normally again. However, after a few days post-operation, as the body continues to heal and adapt, the noise typically diminishes.

This reduction in noise happens for several reasons. The intestines may become more efficient in processing waste, and as the patient resumes a more normal diet, the volume of gas produced may decrease as well. Additionally, patients often adjust to how they eat and what they consume, which can impact the amount of air swallowed and ultimately the sounds produced.

Thus, it is common for patients to experience less audible sounds coming from the colostomy as time progresses following the surgery.