Ostomy Basics
Ostomy supply companies, ostomy associations, support groups, and general information for ostomates.
Do Men Become Impotent After a Colostomy or Ileostomy?
It's a common belief that men become impotent after having ostomy surgery (colostomy or ileostomy). The truth is that a man having a colostomy or ileostomy does not always mean that he will become impotent.
It's a common belief that men become impotent after having ostomy surgery (colostomy or ileostomy). The truth is that a man having a colostomy or ileostomy does not always mean that he will become impotent.
Ostomy Fashion Tips
Worried that having an ostomy will cramp your style? It doesn't have to. Use these tips and tricks to learn how to dress and to keep looking great.
Worried that having an ostomy will cramp your style? It doesn't have to. Use these tips and tricks to learn how to dress and to keep looking great.
I have a colostomy and there is some discharge from my rectum.
I have a colostomy and there is some discharge from my rectum. Is this normal, and what can I do about leaks?
I have a colostomy and there is some discharge from my rectum. Is this normal, and what can I do about leaks?
How To Change an Ostomy Bag
Instructions on how to change an ostomy bag.
Instructions on how to change an ostomy bag.
Better Life Ostomy Belt
A belt that is worn around the waist and holds an ostomy bag horizontally against the body.
A belt that is worn around the waist and holds an ostomy bag horizontally against the body.
Continent Ostomy Store
The Continent Ostomy Store has product for people with continent ileostomies (Kock Pouch, Indiana Pouch or BCIR) and continent urostomies.
The Continent Ostomy Store has product for people with continent ileostomies (Kock Pouch, Indiana Pouch or BCIR) and continent urostomies.
Cymed Ostomy Products
Ostomy product company with a new approach and a revolutionary product line [PDF].
Ostomy product company with a new approach and a revolutionary product line [PDF].
Hollister
Company which makes ostomy, skin care, wound care, and breastfeeding products.
Company which makes ostomy, skin care, wound care, and breastfeeding products.
Insurance and Medicare Issues and Rights
Article discussing concerns when selecting insurance, types of insurance plans, and medicare information
Article discussing concerns when selecting insurance, types of insurance plans, and medicare information
MeetAnOstoMate.com
MeetAnOstoMate.com is designed to help people with an ostomy get to know each other and start a relationship. This free service allows you to build a own profile with pictures and videos. You can browse other members’ profiles and communicate with them via e-mail, instant chat, or video chat.
MeetAnOstoMate.com is designed to help people with an ostomy get to know each other and start a relationship. This free service allows you to build a own profile with pictures and videos. You can browse other members’ profiles and communicate with them via e-mail, instant chat, or video chat.
Most Frequently Asked Questions Following Ostomy Surgery
A great FAQ for new ostomates, from the United Ostomy Association.
A great FAQ for new ostomates, from the United Ostomy Association.
Ostomy Software
Finding the right ostomy system is important and time-consuming. This site offers sofware that can help you to find the right ostomy products for you.
Finding the right ostomy system is important and time-consuming. This site offers sofware that can help you to find the right ostomy products for you.
Types of skin problems
From ConvaTec, a guide to caring for peristomal skin.
From ConvaTec, a guide to caring for peristomal skin.
United Ostomy Association Tallahassee Area Chapter
Volunteer organization composed primarily of ostomates offering moral support to people learning to live with an ostomy. They hold monthly meetings, and publish a newsletter, Detours.
Volunteer organization composed primarily of ostomates offering moral support to people learning to live with an ostomy. They hold monthly meetings, and publish a newsletter, Detours.
Understanding Colostomy Surgery
Excellent information about living with a colostomy including skin care, foods that can produce odor and gas, medications, and skin care.
Excellent information about living with a colostomy including skin care, foods that can produce odor and gas, medications, and skin care.