Ostomy Videos

Our comprehensive video series — hosted by a real ostomate! — will help you learn everything you need to know about ostomy surgery and living with an ostomy.

Your Ostomy Rights: During Ostomy Surgery

If you’re about to get ostomy surgery, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed. But here’s the good news: as an ostomate, you’re entitled to certain patient rights during the...

Your Ostomy Rights: Before Ostomy Surgery

If you’re about to get ostomy surgery, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed. But here’s the good news: as an ostomate, you’re entitled to certain patient rights, even before...

What Is A Colostomy?

Better Health educates, services, and provides colostomy products for those with an colostomy. A colostomy is an operation that creates an opening for the colon, or large intestine, through the abdomen. A colostomy may...

What Is An Ileostomy?

A ileostomy is an operation that creates an opening for the small intestine, through the abdomen, called a stoma. A ileostomy may be temporary or permanent, depending on the reasons that it was required...

Preventing Ostomy Skin Infections

Ostomy skin breakdown or skin infections is a common problem faced by many ostomates, often caused by leakages. If your ostomy barrier doesn’t fit you correctly, leakages are far more...

Ostomy Diet 101: What Foods Can I Eat With An Ostomy?

Food and diet is one of the topics that new ostomates are most worried about. Can you still eat your favorite foods after having ostomy surgery? What about alcohol? Meal times can become a source of worry rather than enjoyment — but it doesn't have to be...

Can I Have Sex With An Ostomy?

One of the most common questions that ostomates have is how their ostomy will affect their intimate relationships. Here’s the good news: your ostomy surgery won’t take away or destroy your...

Who Is An Ostomy Caregiver?

Some ostomy patients are able to work with a home ostomy nurse following their surgery, but in many cases, your primary caregiver will be your spouse or other family member....

What Is A Urostomy?

A urostomy is one of three primary types of ostomies (along with colostomy and ileostomy). During urostomy surgery, a stoma is created to act as a pathway from the bladder...

How Do I Shower and Bathe With An Ostomy?

If I want to take a shower and clean around the barrier area, like where the adhesive was, is it okay to go in the shower without my bag? And yeah. Oh, yeah, you can absolutely shower without your appliance on some people actually prefer it that...

How Can An Ostomy Caregiver Help?

Having a robust support system can make all the difference to your recovery time following ostomy surgery. Having a dedicated caregiver, whether it’s a wound and ostomy care nurse (WOCN)...

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