New Ostomy Patients
It's scary - the unknown - here are some guides from UOAA for new patients pre/post operative. requires Adobe Reader to open documents (free/safe download)
Diet & NutritionDiet & Nutrition
Guide:In English (21 pp, 119 kB)En Español (22 pp, 105 kB)Guidebook, PDF formatOstomate’s Food Reference Chart:In English (1 pp, 29 kB)N/AReference Card, PDFIleostomy Blockage Treatment Card:In English (2 pp, 68 kB)N/AReference Card, PDF Miscellaneous Brochures (all in PDF format)Resources for Employment- based Discrimination:In English (2 pp, 19 kB)N/ASpouse & Family Support for Ostomates:In English (2 pp, 23 kB)N/AMy Child Has an Ostomy:In English (2 pp, 20 kB)N/AParents of Ostomy Children:N/AEn Español (2 pp, 72 kB)So You Have or Will Have an Ostomy:N/AEn Español (2 pp, 80 kB) |
Other questions/answers you may need:
What is an Ostomy, Pouching Systems, Psychosocial Issues Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Ostomy Supply Manufacturers & Distributors Ostomate Bill of Rights Ostomy Travel Tips UOAA’s LIVING with an Ostomy Video Swimming and Aquatic Therapy for Ostomates Ileostomy
Sexuality Intimacy, Sexuality and an Ostomy: In English (22 pp, 237 kB) En Español (16 pp, 110 kB)Guidebook, PDF format Sex and the Male Ostomate: Fact Sheet (web Page) In English En Españo Sex and the Female Ostomate: (Fact Sheet - Web Page) In English En Español Sex and the Single In English En EspañolFact Sheet (web page)Gay & sbian Ostomates and their Caregivers:N/AEn Español (2 pp, 71 kB)Brochure, PDF format Patient Information from WOCN
(English only, all in PDF format)Basic Ostomy Skin Care (16 pp, 648 kB)Convex Pouching Systems (6 pp, 265 kB)Discharge Planning (2 pp, 68 kB)Preoperative Stoma Marking (4 pp, 118 kB) |
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