Ostomy Surgery (Ileostomy and Colostomy)
There are two different types of ostomies that may be used for Inflammatory Bowel Disease - colostomy and ileostomy.
How to Change an Ostomy Bag
Instructions on how to change an ostomy bag, from your IBS/Crohn's Guide.
Instructions on how to change an ostomy bag, from your IBS/Crohn's Guide.
Ileostomy
A very basic explanation of an ileostomy.
A very basic explanation of an ileostomy.
Ostomy Surgery
Is it true that fter ostomy surgery, men become impotent and women have impaired sexual function and are unable to become pregnant? Find out the answer here.
Is it true that fter ostomy surgery, men become impotent and women have impaired sexual function and are unable to become pregnant? Find out the answer here.
Colostomy Surgery Contact List
People who have had colostomies have listed their emails here for anyone to contact them with questions or just to talk about colostomy surgery.
People who have had colostomies have listed their emails here for anyone to contact them with questions or just to talk about colostomy surgery.
Ileostomy Surgery Contact List
A list of emails, four pages long, of people who have had ileostomy surgery and are available for questions or correspondance.
A list of emails, four pages long, of people who have had ileostomy surgery and are available for questions or correspondance.
Ostomy Colostomy Ileostomy
Basic information about why an ostomy may be needed, and life with an ostomy.
Basic information about why an ostomy may be needed, and life with an ostomy.
Stoma ('Parastomal') Hernias
From The British Hernia Centre, a description of parastomal hernias, and how they are treated.
From The British Hernia Centre, a description of parastomal hernias, and how they are treated.
Twenty of the Most Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the top 20 questions posed by new ostomates.
Answers to the top 20 questions posed by new ostomates.
Ileostomy - Mount Sinai Hospital
A wealth of information about an ileostomy, including construction, appearance, function, and sexual relations after surgery.
A wealth of information about an ileostomy, including construction, appearance, function, and sexual relations after surgery.
What is an Ostomy?
From the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, information about physical activity and sex after surgery. Includes some helpful illustrations.
From the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, information about physical activity and sex after surgery. Includes some helpful illustrations.
You Don't Have to Like Your Ostomy...
Great tips and info from Shaz, an ostomate since the age of 10 who lives Down Under.
Great tips and info from Shaz, an ostomate since the age of 10 who lives Down Under.