Ostomies
Ostomies
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- Living With Colostomy A young persons guide. Before, during and after the operation. Includes a chat channel where you can talk about your ostomy problems.
- Living with an Ostomy You don't have to like your ostomy - but you do have to learn to live with it.
- The J-Pouch Group The J-pouch group provides information, support and discussion about ileo-anal anastomosis, or "J-Pouch" operation.
- SandDude on Gardner's Syndrome What is Gardner's Syndrome? Patient's point of view, experiences, information and related links
- Hirschsprungskids Tyler was born with Hirschsprungs Disease which necessitated his ostomy surgery.
- buzzlady A story of one that experienced ulcerative colitis - going from a permanent ileostomy to a BCIR (appliance free). The BCIR help me regain a better quality of life.
- My Colon And Other Yukky Stuff In September of 1999, I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. In January of 2000 I had my colon removed. For a little while I had an ostomy, but now I have a j-pouch.
- Rolf Benirschke: Winner of Convatec's "Great Comeback Award" Rolf Benirschke was the placekicker for the San Diego Chargers for 10 years and set 16 team records before retiring as the third-most accurate kicker in NFL history. But what makes Rolf's career so remarkable is that he played while battling Ulcerative Colitis and after undergoing ileostomy surgery midway through his third season.
- Rich's Corner I am an ostomate. I have had a colostomy since 1992 due to a birth defect known as an imperferate anus. I have endured seven surgeries and the "final one" was in September of 2000.
- Lavenia's Two Ostomies Lavenia had her original surgery in 1976. It created both a colostomy and urostomy. In 1990, she had the urostomy converted to a "continent" Indiana Pouch.
- Mayo Health Clinic Description of Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis.
- Jennifer's Page Jennifer is a 14 year old in Canada who has had J Pouch Surgery
- Washington County Hospital: Ostomy Program Washington County Hospital has a certified wound/ostomy/continence nurse, as well as an ostomy/skin care clinician, who specialize in the care of patients with: Colostomies, Continent diversions, Ileostomies, tubes/fistulas and Urinary diversions.
- What Is An Ostomy? The word "ostomy" is derived from Greek and means a surgically created opening connecting an internal organ to the surface of the body. Different kinds of ostomies are named for the organ involved. The most common types of ostomies in intestinal surgery are an "ileostomy" connecting the small intestine to the skin) and a "colostomy" (connecting the large intestine to the skin).
- BCIRostomy.com An appliance-free continent ileostomy for those with unresponsive bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis, FAP or unsatisfactory Brooke ileostomies, malfunctioning Kock pouches and failed J-pouches.
- Stoma('Parastomal')Hernias A description of Stoma Hernia and the different techniques of repair surgery available today.
- Up Close and Personal The story of a gay ostomate
- Zassi Medical Evolutions - Clinician & Consumer Information The Continent Ostomy Port System is a revolutionary, non-surgical system that will restore continence to millions of men, women and children.
- Continent Ileostomy Continent ileostomy (Kock pouch) is an alternative for patients who have a standard (Brooke) ileostomy, or who have poor results with an ileoanal (pull through) operation.
- Tummy Trouble2 Kayla was born with Hirschsprungs Disease necessitating colostomy surgery. She is now 3 years old.
- Aikido & Survival My experience with ostomy surgery
- Stoma Care Management in the 1990s Stoma care nursing or as it is known internationally, Enterostomal Therapy is a specialised area within nursing practice and is undertaken in various health care settings within health care systems.
- Tracheostomy A guide to home care for a child with a tracheostomy or for anyone seeking to learn about tracheostomies. Includes tracheostomy message board.
- Online J-Pouch Support Group Post messages, chat, and interact with other J-Pouchers.
- World Ostomy Resource The world's most comprehensive source of Ostomy Site links.
- Ostomy/IBD Message Board A place to come and share your fears and tears, ask questions of other ostomates, help others or just share your experiences and make friends.
- Evansville Indiana Ostomy Chapter Our Hints and Tips site offers emotional and physical support for all ostomates and their family and friends.
- Paul's Ileostomy Page I just recently had surgery and had my colon completely removed and now have an ileostomy.
- Mischa's Place A place for ostomates and those with disabilities to gather and share.
- People With Ostomies An online club where you can interact with other ostomates.
- Home Stays With A Fellow Ostomate Our objective is to create a data base for fellow ostomates, who would like to share their homes with other ostomates that enjoy travelling from various parts around the world.
- JL's colitis page Jennifer has had BCIR surgery due to Ulcerative Colitis.
- Ileal Pouch Reconstruction Patient information from the University of Wisconsin Department of Surgery.
- Ostomy/J Pouch Web Ring This Web Ring connect sites with info, pics, message boards, chat channels, especially personal homepages of ostomates on the web - in fact anything relating to Ostomy surgery, allowing readers to easily navigate their way through similar pages.
- Evansville Indiana Ostomy Chapter Monthly Newsletter A monthly newsletter for ostomates and their loved one.
- The Romania Project Decided upon by ia in full session in Aberdeen, 1995, as a means of marking World Ostomy Day in 1996 and ia's 40th birthday that same year.
- Ostomy Poem
- Shaz's Ostomy Page I have had my ileostomy for 24 years now since I was 10 years old. An interactive site for new and experienced ostomates. Ask and answer questions on the Ostomy Message Board, Read stories from other ostomates, articles about pregnancy with an ostomy, ostomy humour, contact list, and more.
- The Pouch Clip-board Those who've had ostomy or other diversionary surgery help others prepare for surgery and the life after by telling their own stories.
- Boopnut's Home Page I have had Crohn's Disease for thirty years or so. Had an ileostomy done five years ago. (Yes, I am a bag lady!) I am fortunate for that because it has changed my life for the better!
- Ostomy Humour Reader's stories of those funny things in life that happen due to ostomy surgery.
- "Life After Colostomy and Other Adventures" - a book by Barbara Barrie She's the Mum in the TV series "Suddenly Susan".
- Kock Pouch Information Information on Kock Pouches and a list of surgeons who perform them.
- WOCN Referral Database Need an ET Nurse or Stomal Therapy Nurse?.... Then here's the place to search for one.
- Enterostomal Therapy Helping You To Recover from Ostomy Surgery.
- Ostomy - The Daily Apple Sometimes treatment for Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and familial denomatous polyposis involves removing all or part of the intestines. When the intestines are removed, the body needs a new way for stool to leave.
- Ostomies and Stomal Therapy Includes the history of stomas, how they're constructed and some common complications following surgery.(Medical Speak).
- gladbaggers This site is dedicated to providing information and support to younger ostomates.
- The World Ostomate An online magazine for Ostomates everywhere.
- Managing your temporary ileostomy People who have new ileostomies may be concerned about how they will manage. You will learn how to care for your ileostomy while in the hospital and have an opportunity to practice the skills you learn.
- Pouch-O-Gram For people who have had pelvic pouch surgery - a quarterly newsletter on common problems, patient profiles, and updates on research and technology.
- Candy's Home Page In February 1998, after treatment in hospital, I had an ileostomy due to ulcerative colitis. I am now better and getting fit at the gym again!
- Living with Ostomy - Suite101.com Living with an Ostomie can be Life shattering or awaking of your true self. I would like to share how to overcome these daily challenges. The things that make the one who are new to such a thing. Realize it the beginning not the end.
- ECH nurse helps ostomy patients begin a new life News article about an ET nurse in Los Altos.
- Teens With Ostomies My name is Allie and I am 14. I had ulcerative colitis for 5 years and had my ostomy operation on January 14, 2000.
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