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Ileostomy

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LIFESTYLE

7 things I've learned from ileostomy surgery and recovery

By Sarah Crotti
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OPINION

Only people in my inner circle know about my ostomy and that’s how I like it

By Leslie
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OPINION

Learning the ropes to care for my new stoma one step at a time

By Marija Schranz
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OPINION

Even if you're labeled “medically refractory” don't give up the fight

By Stephen Holman
Lindsay Norris sitting on the beach
OPINION

After all the times I've pooped my pants, I was so ready for an ostomy

By Lindsay Norris
Leah Sannar
OPINION

How I answered the most common (and entertaining) questions about my ileostomy

By Leah Nikki
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OPINION

Coping mentally with an ostomy means different things to different people

By Amy Robson
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CULTURE

Keagan Lynggard is speaking up and raising awareness for those silenced by the stigma

By Keagan Lynggard
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OPINION

I don’t have an ostomy story that ends with me getting better and living my best life

By Violet Kuchar
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OPINION

Why I love my body just the way it is (ostomy bag and all)

By Dana Marie Arnold
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CULTURE

From bluesman and keynote speaker to comedian and entertainer, Luke Escombe is no ordinary performer

By OC Editors
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CULTURE

Lois Fink's new book reminds us that where there’s suffering there is courage

By Verena Hutter
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CULTURE

After 17 years of keeping quiet, Eilidh Gow is ready to talk about ostomies

By Robin Glover
Allison Rosen
OPINION

Dating after cancer means showing up with “Fill” (the bag that collects my waste)

By Allison Rosen
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CULTURE

Dr. Richard P. Rood found a purpose-driven career in gastroenterology

By R.S. Elvey
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Sponsored Story

True love is when you'll 'Go Anywhere (and) Do Anything' for each other

By OC Editors
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OPINION

My passion for volunteering became part of the healing process from cancer

By Allison Rosen
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LIFESTYLE

What It Was Like Parenting As A Brand New Ostomate

By Lottie Ryan
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LIFESTYLE

My Worst Ostomy Disaster Happened At The "Most Magical Place On Earth"

By Leighann Sturgin
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ADVOCACY

Rakhee Patel shaved her head to raise awareness for Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

By Rakhee Patel
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CULTURE

Jessica Sandiford makes her modeling debut for Jasmine Stacey Collection

By OC Editors
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OPINION

Five things I would tell my younger self about life with an ostomy

By Cate Luth
Janie Kasse Ostomy Awareness Day 2017
INSPIRATION

I get to do the things I love because of my ostomy

By Janie Kasse
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LIFESTYLE

Why A Doctor Might Recommend An Ileostomy

By Don J. Schiller, MD, FACS