Dr. Paul Wischmeyer’s research on "changing care to improve surgical outcomes" is a real eye-opener.
In the doctor’s own words: “Malnutrition is truly an epidemic.”
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RECIPES
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INSPIRATION
Be inspired by ostomates from all around the world.
No More Secrets: An enlightening film that reveals the stigma of having an ostomy in India.
Anisha Vijayan no longer wants ostomies to be a shameful secret in South Asia.
178 Youth Rally campers met up in Colorado this summer and had the most amazing week.
SO. MANY. AMAZING. MOMENTS.
Five ways to support ostomy awareness for World Ostomy Day.
We're 'All in for Ostomy' — are you?
The funniest things Claire Webber said about living with an ostomy on Twitter.
She’s one of our most favorite comedians.
This lucky man won 'Jeopardy!' two days in a row and remembers 9/11 like it was yesterday.
Bill O’Donnell was a contestant on September 7th, 9th and 10th in 2001.
Rolf Benirschke wants to thank those who helped him survive illness through the 'Grateful Patient Project'
September 7th marks the second annual National Grateful Patient Day.
September is Hirschsprung's Disease Awareness Month through the efforts of this woman from Perth.
Stefania Little is ‘Kicking Hirschsprung's In The Ass’ one bum at a time.
This BRUT video went viral in just a few weeks: Model Is Not Ashamed Of Her Ostomy Bags
Move over Beyoncé, Gisele and Kendall. Make way for Jearlean Taylor.
STAY CONNECTED
After a mad dash to four emergency rooms in 6 days, I'm bringing my rant forward.
Not to brag, but it seems like I'm the one with M.D. after my name.
Nobody at work or my peripheral friends know I have an ostomy—and that’s just the way I like it.
I admire all of you ostomates who tell the world loud and proud that you have an ostomy.
Well this is all new! Getting used to life with an ileostomy, urostomy and no backside.
The road to recovery starts in the mind.
These are my best travel tips for ostomates from nearly 7 years on the road.
The most important thing is to enjoy your trip!
What To Do When You Feel Overwhelmed With Ostomy Life
Advice from an ostomate and Licensed Clinical Social Worker for when it all feels like too much.
The most common and entertaining questions asked about my ileostomy (and how I answered them).
People are always so fascinated when they find out I have an ostomy.
Despite all the positives, some ostomates still have an extremely difficult time with acceptance.
Not everyone copes with ostomy surgery in the same way.
My stomach pain proved to be advanced ovarian cancer, and I didn’t like the odds.
You never know how you are going to react when you hear something so devastating.
HOW I DID IT: I took a trip to Asia for three weeks with my medical equipment alongside.
It was a tremendous challenge with a gastrostomy, ileostomy and TPN... but absolutely worth it!
What the #AerieREAL campaign means to me as a young woman with an ostomy.
For those who may not understand why representation is important.
Waiting years for a cancer diagnosis made me realize the importance of taking responsibility for my health.
You know your body. You know if something is wrong, and I knew.
Dating after cancer means showing up with “Fill” — the bag that collects my waste.
I can’t hide my bag like other types of personal baggage.
The truth about not getting pregnant that’s hard to deal with when you have a chronic illness.
THE UGLIEST BLOG I WILL EVER WRITE.
Meredith Keane, RD shares her experience with food intake and stoma output after ileostomy surgery.
What goes in must come out.