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WEBPatient stories, ostomy news, and tips and tricks to navigate your ostomy journey. The United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA) is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit …

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What is an Ostomy

WEBOstomy surgery is a life-saving procedure that allows bodily waste to pass through a surgically created stoma on the abdomen into a prosthetic known as a ‘pouch’ or …

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Colostomy Information l United Ostomy Associations of …

WEBColostomy Facts. Colostomy: A surgically created opening in the abdomen in which a piece of the colon (large intestine) is brought outside the abdominal wall to create a stoma …

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Living with an Ostomy l United Ostomy Associations of …

WEBUOAA can help you find the answers you need as you begin your “new normal” life and can connect you to resources to help ease the physical and emotional changes ahead. After …

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Home Health Tools l United Ostomy Associations of America

WEBFor consumers who use ostomy supplies and may need home health care, below is a self-advocacy tool so that you know what to expect and what to do when receiving medical …

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Understanding Stoma and Ostomy Basics

WEBThe stoma is the mouth-like, visible part of an ostomy. A fecal or urinary stoma is composed of mucous membrane or the lining of the intestine that’s exposed to …

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Ostomy Self-Care and Wellness Tips for 2020

WEBInstead, consider doing things that will contribute to your health and happiness and set a plan in place. If you find it hard to keep yourself motivated or don’t …

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Basic Ostomy Skin Care

WEBsystem should provide a secure seal and protect the skin around the stoma. • There are three basic types of ostomies. o Urostomies are for drainage of urine. o Colostomies are …

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Ostomy Nutrition Guide

WEBStart with apples, bananas and canned/pureed fruit packed in water or juice. Fresh fruit is always better then canned or juiced fruit. cup berries or melon 1/2 cup canned or cooked …

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Nursing Care for Patients After Ostomy Surgery

WEBConsult a certi-fied WOC nurse if skin problems around the stoma persist. 6. Remove the backing from the skin barrier after checking for proper sizing and making …

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Understanding the Emotional Impact of Ostomy Surgery

WEBExpect More – Take Control of Your Health Care Part 6 in Series . By Joanna Burgess-Stocks and Keagan Lynggard-Hysell . There are many different emotions you …

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Emotional Issues l United Ostomy Association of America

WEBSexuality issues are common concerns for the new ostomate. Linked closely to our feelings of sexuality is how we think about ourselves and our body image. Any sexuality …

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Know Your Ostomy

WEBMaroon, Blue/Purple (not normal) Stoma Position and Level: Below skin level ( in a skin fold or sunken) Flush to skin level/at skin level. Above skin level. Know your …

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Ostomy Skin Care l United Ostomy Associations of America

WEBAlways seek the guidance of an ostomy nurse when dealing with skin issues and selecting products that may help you maintain healthy peristomal skin. Here is a …

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Product and Supply Information

WEBIf they focus on ostomy products, they may offer special services such as ostomy nurses on staff, product recommendations, troubleshooting advice, in-stock …

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Emotional Support for Ostomy and Continent Diversion Patients

WEBUnited Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA) is committed to providing resources to t hose who are in need of emotional support as well as promoting recommended …

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Ostomy and Sexuality l United Ostomy Associations of America

WEBYes, people with ostomies do find intimacy and have active sexual lives after recovering from surgery. Surgery type and emotional confidence factor in sexual health. …

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Find an Ostomy Nurse l United Ostomy Associations of America

WEBUOAA’s Virtual Ostomy Clinic provided by The Wound Company has launched to bring ostomy nurses to ostomates and their caregivers across the United States virtually. The …

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