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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.
Ostomy Types
Colostomy Surgery
A colostomy is created out of the end of the large intestine to divert waste from your digestive system.
Ostomy Types
Ileostomy Surgery
Created out of the ileum (small intestine), and requires particular but simple attention to keep you comfortable and ...
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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Ileostomy Nutritional Advice
Following recovery, you can gradually resume eating what you like, unless your doctor prescribes a special diet.
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Urostomy Nutritional Advice
Unless your healthcare team gives you specific instructions, people with a urostomy do not need a special diet.