When you find out an ostomy is in your future there are some scary times ahead. Most of these times are based on your own fear. Nurses and caregivers throughout the country were asked which responsibility is the most challenging when it comes to patient care. An enormous amount of caregivers answered that ostomy careContinue reading “Starting out with your ostomy”
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Living With An Ostomy
About 75% of people with Crohn’s disease require ostomy surgery at some time. Some consider having an ostomy to improve their lives, while some have to get it due to the crucial condition of their bowels. What is an ostomy? An ostomy is an intestinal diversion that results in the surgical creation of an openingContinue reading “Living With An Ostomy”
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