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Ostomy: Adapting to life after colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy
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You can eat whatever you want if you have an ostomy
You can participate in sports if you have an ostomy
You can go back to work if you have an ostomy
You can tell — or not tell — whomever you want about your ostomy
You can hide your ostomy
You can wear whatever you want if you have an ostomy
You can go wherever you want if you have an ostomy
You can have sex and intimate relationships if you have an ostomy
Talk to others with ostomies
Talk to others with ostomies
Get in touch with other people with ostomies — they sometimes refer to themselves as ostomates. Whether it's a support group in your community or online, getting advice from people who've been there is a great way to boost your confidence. You can ask questions that you might be embarrassed to ask your doctor or nurse. And you can get tips to help you adapt to life with an ostomy.
