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Nutritional Advice
Eating well is part of living life on your own terms. An ostomy should not stand in the way of enjoying good food.
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Ostomy Types
Colostomy Surgery
A colostomy is created out of the end of the large intestine to divert waste from your digestive system.
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Ostomy Types
Ileostomy Surgery
Created out of the ileum (small intestine), and requires particular but simple attention to keep you comfortable and ...
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Ostomy Types
Urostomy Surgery
Type of surgery enabling urine to exit the body through a stoma after removal of a diseased or damaged portion of you...
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Physical Activities
Do you love to play tennis or golf, practice yoga or go for a swim? An ostomy shouldn't prevent you from staying fit.
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Travel Tips
A little planning and understanding of security rules and your right to privacy can help you avoid problems in transit.
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Intimacy
It’s normal to feel sensitive about the changes your body, but intimate encounters can still be part of your life.
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Understanding Your Stoma
Just like you, each stoma is unique. Stomas vary in size and shape, or may protrude or stay flat against your skin.
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Skin Care Tips
Peristomal skin complications are a common reason people living with a stoma seek medical attention.
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me+ Recovery
The me+ Recovery series provides information on the importance of movement and physical activity after ostomy surgery.
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