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United Ostomy Associations of America l Support, …

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 ‘ostomy …

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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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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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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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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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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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Achieve Quality Ostomy Care While in Your Home

WebAll you have to do is call the agency YOU choose and tell them you want to transfer your care to their agency. Typically the new agency will contact your doctor or …

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Best-in-Practice Care for Ostomy Patients

WebIt is a primary mission of UOAA advocates to assure that quality ostomy care occurs universally across all health care settings. In 2019 UOAA embarked on a …

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Ostomy Skin Care l United Ostomy Associations of America

WebManaging and preventing irritation of skin around the stoma is critical to maintaining a positive quality of life when living with an ostomy. Always seek the …

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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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Diet + Nutrition

WebManaging Diet with IBD and an Ostomy An IBD diagnosis can pose unique nutritional challenges for ostomates. UOAA has information on managing diet, finding a …

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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 concerns …

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Support Group Finder

WebUse the search form below to find a UOAA Affiliated Support Group (ASG) in your area; then, contact the group leader for exact meeting locations/time, information on …

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Living with a Colostomy

WebLife After a Colostomy. Many aspects of day-to-day life will be affected by your colostomy. As your strength returns and you heal after surgery, you may resume your regular …

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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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Sexual well-being and intimacy after ostomy surgery

WebIt covers many areas including body image and self-esteem, sexual function, reproductive health, emotional and physical satisfaction, and can impact both your …

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