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 "Life After Colostomy and Other Adventures" - a book by Barbara Barrie -- She''s the Mum in the TV series "Suddenly Susan".
About the Continent Ostomy Centers -- Want to learn more about treatment options for medically unresponsive, severe inflammatory bowel disease?
Barb''s Ulcerative Colitis, Avascular Necrosis & Ileostomy pages -- I was 18 years old when I was diagnoised with chronic ulcerative colitis. I had finally found the source of my health problems and I started an emotional and physical journey that will last my entire life.
Candy''s Web Page -- I had an ileostomy last year and am full of beans again after having had a bit of a rough time. If you have any concerns about procedures that you may be facing, email me! The Ostomy support group is great, and I like chatting to my Email friends across the world.
Colon Wars - Episode 1 - A New Hope For Joe -- As we join the story, Joe and his forces make preparations for the final assault upon the evil colon...
Colostomy Guide by Jason Dale -- Living with a colostomy - a young persons guide. Before, during and after the operation.
Continent Ileostomy -- Continent ileostomy (Kock pouch) is a good alternative for patients who have a standard (Brooke) ileostomy, or who have poor results with an ileoanal (pull through) operation.
Continent Ostomy Centers -- Learn More About Your Ostomy Options. Information on BCIR surgery.
ECH nurse helps ostomy patients begin a new life -- News article about an ET nurse in Los Altos.
Enterostomal Therapy Nursing. -- Helping you to recover.
First Dutch Ostomy Site -- Very comprehensive site to resources for ostomates.
I''m Devon and I''m Ready For Action -- 9 year old narrative on living with an ileostomy.
Ileal Pouch Reconstruction -- Patient information from the University of Wisconsin Department of Surgery.
Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis -- Description of Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis (also known as J Pouch)surgery.
JL''s colitis page -- Jennifer has had BCIR surgery due to Ulcerative Colitis.
Jennifer''s Page -- Jennifer is 13 years old and preparing to undergo the second stage of the J Pouch operation in August 1999.
Kock Pouch Information -- Information on Kock Pouches and a list of surgeons who perform them.
Lavenia''s Two Ostomies -- Lavenia had her original surgery in 1976. It created both a colostomy and urostomy. In 1990, she had the urostomy converted to a "continent" Indiana Pouch.
Living with a Colostomy: A Young Person''s Guide -- What to expect before, during and after the operation. Information, links, chat and forums.
Living with an Ostomy -- You don''t have to like your ostomy - but you do have to learn to live with it.
Living with an Ostomy - A Guide for Teens -- Shamus Carr ranked number 10 in Connecticut''s statewide high school swimming competition, plans to study engineering in college. Shamus underwent ostomy surgery, when he was 13 months old.
Managing your temporary ileostomy -- People who have new ileostomies may be concerned about how they will manage. You will learn how to care for your ileostomy while in the hospital and have an opportunity to practice the skills you learn.
Mediconsult.com : Stoma, Ileostomy, Colostomy Health Information -- Colostomy, Ileostomy and Stoma health resources from Mediconsult.com for patients and professionals, educational material, news, drug information, journal articles, community, support.
Mischa''s Place -- A place for ostomates and those with disabilities to gather and share.
Ostomies and Stomal Therapy -- Includes the history of stomas, how they''re constructed and some common complications following surgery.(Medical Speak).
Ostomies in the Urinary System -- Urinary Diversion is a general term applied when the bladder is removed or the normal structures are being bypassed and an opening is made in the urinary system to divert urine.
Ostomy - Insurance and Reimbursement Information -- (United States only). In the majority of cases Medicare claims are developed, and processed without problems. If the claim is denied or payment is reduced you may have the right to an appeal. In many instances of denial the original claim form should be reviewed for accuracy and completeness before proceeding with the appeals process...
Ostomy Humour -- Reader''s stories of those funny things in life that happen due to ostomy surgery.
Ostomy/IBD Message Board -- A place to come and share your fears and tears, ask questions of other ostomates, help others or just share your experiences and make friends.
Ostomy/J Pouch Web Ring -- This Web Ring connect sites with info, pics, message boards, chat channels, especially personal homepages of ostomates on the web - in fact anything relating to Ostomy surgery, allowing readers to easily navigate their way through similar pages.
Paul''s Ileostomy Page -- I just recently had surgery and had my colon completely removed and now have an ileostomy.
People With Ostomies -- An online club where you can interact with other ostomates.
Pouch-O-Gram -- For people who have had pelvic pouch surgery - a quarterly newsletter on common problems, patient profiles, and updates on research and technology.
Rolf Benirschke: Winner of Convatec''s "Great Comeback Award" -- Rolf Benirschke was the placekicker for the San Diego Chargers for 10 years and set 16 team records before retiring as the third-most accurate kicker in NFL history. But what makes Rolf''s career so remarkable is that he played while battling Ulcerative Colitis and after undergoing ileostomy surgery midway through his third season.
Shaz''s Ileostomy Page -- I have had my ileostomy for 23 years now since I was 10 years old. Site offers info on ostomies/IBD, contact list, message board, chat channel, faq''s re ostomies, pregnancy with an ostomy. This site also includes a downloadable copy of "The World Ostomate" e-zine.
So you have an ostomy? -- A fictionalized account of what it might be like to have an ostomy, excerpted from my novel. A story for children (and adults) about Royce and his Ostomy.
Stoma Care Management in the 1990s -- Stoma care nursing or as it is known internationally, Enterostomal Therapy is a specialised area within nursing practice and is undertaken in various health care settings within health care systems.
Stoma Central!! -- On April 29th I will be going in for surgery for my Colitis of 2 years. The one thing I loved was people were naming their Stoma''s!!
Stoma(''Parastomal'')Hernias -- A description of Stoma Hernia and the different techniques of repair surgery available today.
The J-Pouch Group -- The J-pouch group provides information, support and discussion about ileo-anal anastomosis, or "J-Pouch" operation.
The Pouch Clip-board -- Those who''ve had ostomy or other diversionary surgery help others prepare for surgery and the life after by telling their own stories.
The Romania Project -- Decided upon by ia in full session in Aberdeen, 1995, as a means of marking World Ostomy Day in 1996 and ia''s 40th birthday that same year.
The World Ostomate -- An online magazine for Ostomates everywhere.
Tracheostomy -- A guide to home care for a child with a tracheostomy or for anyone seeking to learn about tracheostomies. Includes tracheostomy message board.
Tummy Trouble2 -- Kayla was born with Hirschsprungs Disease necessitating colostomy surgery. She is now 3 years old.
Washington County Hospital: Ostomy Program -- Washington County Hospital has a certified wound/ostomy/continence nurse, as well as an ostomy/skin care clinician, who specialize in the care of patients with: Colostomies, Continent diversions, Ileostomies, tubes/fistulas and Urinary diversions.
What Is An Ostomy? -- The word "ostomy" is derived from Greek and means a surgically created opening connecting an internal organ to the surface of the body. Different kinds of ostomies are named for the organ involved. The most common types of ostomies in intestinal surgery are an "ileostomy" connecting the small intestine to the skin) and a "colostomy" (connecting the large intestine to the skin).

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