An open letter to my stoma, six months after colostomy surgery
I’ve never been ashamed to have you by my side.
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Inspiring stories from people around the world we think are worth the read.
Three books everyone with an ostomy should read and recommend
Whether you're looking for gift ideas or suggestions for your own reading, we have you covered.
Only ostomates can truly appreciate these text messages sent during recovery
Thank you technological advances of the 21st century for the saving grace that is our phones.
This five-year-old boy survived the Sutherland Springs church shooting and his story is miraculous
More than a year on, Ryland Ward is healing.
Facts and figures on detection, diagnosis, treatment, and preventing colorectal cancer
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
The most inspirational women in history who have achieved great things with an ostomy
Let these women motivate you to achieve great things.
14 Instagrammers who love their pets — possibly more than their ostomy
Because your pet is the best pet out there (and ours is too).
These thoughtful gestures shared by OC readers show that kindness starts with one
Often it's the simplest acts of kindness that mean the most.
These proud mom's talking about their Hirschsprung’s kids will touch your heart
Warning: cuteness overload!
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I’ve accepted my ostomy bag as a constant, noisy, mortifying, life-saving companion
Farting into plastic bags — it's not what you think.
THIS HAPPENED: My bag flew off my body and splashed (truly, splashed) onto the floor
Growing through the failures of my ostomy.
Q&A with Wil Walker, RN: Exercise your fitness options with these tips for ostomates
Thinking about exercising after ostomy surgery? You can do it!
If I can make a difference by sharing my story, I’m certainly not going to be quiet about it
Olly and I have got plenty to say about our new “normal.”
Ask Dr. Schiller: What is the Kock Pouch procedure and how does it work?
There is no external pouching system with this continent ileostomy option.
With these 10 must-pack items in your carry-on bag, you'll be ready for anything
Your go-to travel size ostomy products.
The psychological and emotional impact of living with an ostomy
This surgery can affect how ostomates perceive themselves.
THIS HAPPENED: I called the hospital's emergency response team to care for my daughter
If you won't advocate for your child, who will?
10 "stoma-licious" reasons why I'll always love my ostomy
I've done so much living since becoming an ostomate.
Q&A with Myra Varnado, RN: What you should know about pre and post-operative ostomy care
There's no one-size-fits-all approach but these takeaways can help.
For all of the crap us cancer people go through, there is some serious silver lining in the whole deal
A blessing, if you will. Or perhaps, a curse?
RANT: To say I am raging with airport security is a f***ing understatement!
More privacy and understanding is required for people in my situation.
Six frequently asked questions about ostomy support belts and hernia belts
Nu-Hope has the right belt for you.