Welcome to StomaWorld.com

Living with and Ostomy

For many people, the word ostomy doesn't mean very much except it may be a medical term. For others it means a type of surgery that probably had to be done in order to save their lives, and of course, along with the surgery, a change in lifestyle.

  

An ostomy is a type of surgical procedure where the bowel movements and wastes are actually directed outside of the body into a container, because the body can no longer process wastes in the normal manner. An ostomy bag is often attached to a tube from inside the body to collect the waste. While an ostomy surgery is life-saving, often, it can be psychologically debilitating.

If you or a loved one are looking at ostomy surgery, it's important that you take in the psychological aspects as well as a surgical procedure and resulting supplies. There are health professionals that are distinctly trained in ostomy care and concern. Getting a full education concerning the surgery, the aftercare, and living with an ostomy for surgery is important.

While many people may find that depression can set in, others look at it differently, and it's important that you look at it as a life-saving technique, instead of a debilitating handicap. Those people who are able to accept an ostomy surgical procedure with a good frame of mind often heal better, have fewer problems, and find that the ostomy does not really affect their quality of life.

For those who have a problem with depression before an ostomy, psychological care is a necessity. An ostomy does change a person's life, and it's important that this change be embraced as a life-saving technique and not a debilitating problem. Ostomy nurses, ostomy healthcare professionals, as well as ostomy care groups are available to help those who have to look at a different way of removing waste from their body.

Look into your community, talk to your healthcare providers and especially your stoma and ostomy nurse, they're very familiar with the problems associated with this surgery and can point you in the right direction for information. Also, many health care providers know of those who have had ostomy surgeries, and who are willing to talk about it. Make an appointment with those who are living with an ostomy, keep your healthcare appointments, and keep up with your counseling until the depression has lifted.

Making lifestyle changes is a normal part of life, and an ostomy surgery changes minute parts of your life, don't let the depression set in, and don't let it be considered a debilitating handicap, seek out the help needed to survive in ostomy surgery with a good attitude. Remember it's a life-saving technique, not a life ruining surgery.


Leave a comment | View Comments

Videos

Loading...

Ostomy Care News


MeetAnOstoMate.com raising awareness about Ostomy - The Secret Surgery

Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) December 9, 2009 -- http://www.meetanostomate.com/ [MeetAnOstoMate.com __title__ MeetAnOstoMate.com], a social network for people with ostomies has started a global campaign...

Read more...


C3Life.com to Support Get Your Guts in Gear's 210-Mile Midwest Ride

Libertyville, Illinois USA (PRWEB) -- http://www.c3life.com/ostomy/default.aspx?utm_source=PR [C3Life.com], a community website for people with ostomies, their caregivers, and loved ones will be...

Read more...


Great Comebacks(R) Program Announces 25th Anniversary Award Winners - PR Newswire (press release)


Great Comebacks(R) Program Announces 25th Anniversary Award Winners
PR Newswire (press release)
"As a leader in ostomy care for more than 30 years, ConvaTec looks forward to continuing our support of advocacy, awareness and education for people with an ...

and more »

Read more...


Big choices, small strides - Boston Globe


Big choices, small strides
Boston Globe
“Meghan and I hunted down an ostomy bag and figured it out ourselves,'' she said. While they changed that man's dressing, the man in the next cot began ...

Read more...


Health calendar - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel


Health calendar
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Ostomy Support Group meets 7 to 8:30 pm the first Wednesday of each month at the Aurora Health Center, 9200 W. Loomis Road, Franklin. ...

Read more...


What is the disease ostomy
Ostomy medical information about
What does a ostomy look like
Colostomy diet
Free ostomy supplies
Urostomy
Postpartum nursing care plans
Community health nursing care plans
Living with an ileostomy


Sitemap

  
Ostomies and Continent Diversions: Nursing Management
Ostomies and Continent Diversions: Nursing Management
by Beverly G. Hampton
Used from: $13.98

The Ostomy Book: Living Comfortably with Colostomies, Ileostomies, and Urostomies
The Ostomy Book: Living Comfortably with Colostomies, Ileostomies, and Urostomies
by Barbara Dorr Mullen Kerry Anne McGinn RN BSN OCN
Our Price: $9.49
Used from: $9.49

Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Secrets
Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Secrets
by Catherine T. Milne MSN APRN CS ANP CWOCN Lisa Q. Corbett MSN APRN CS CWOCN Debra L. Dubuc MSN APRN CS CWCN COCN
Our Price: $36.85
Used from: $28.82

CWOCN Exam Flashcard Secrets: CWOCN Test Practice Questions & Review for the WOCNCB Certified Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse Exam
CWOCN Exam Flashcard Secrets: CWOCN Test Practice Questions & Review for the WOCNCB Certified Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse Exam
by CWOCN Exam Secrets Test Prep Team
Used from: $79.99