Inspirational Stories Read Some Insiring Stories of Other Ostomates

I have suffered from interstitial cystitis and Hunner’s lesions since I was a toddler. I also have multiple autoimmune diseases, so surgery was a significant risk. However, I had my ostomy placed in August 2024, and I am incredibly thankful for it, as it saved my life! The only downside was that, due to another condition I have, my urine ...

I had a complete colectomy with an ileostomy in October 2020. I thought my life in every aspect had come to an end! First, there were issues with adhesives, and then the odor… It was the odor that made me never want to leave my house again! If you have an ostomy, you know exactly what I mean! Thankfully, a ...

I’ve always been an adventurous guy. Hiking and exploring the outdoors was my passion, but when I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in my early 40s, everything changed. My condition worsened, and eventually, my doctors said ostomy surgery was my only option. I was terrified—not of the surgery itself, but of what life would be like afterward. Would I still ...

I had always been the picture of health—an avid runner, a dedicated teacher, and a loving mother of two. My life was vibrant and full of promise. But one fateful day, I began experiencing severe abdominal pain and unexpected weight loss. What started as occasional discomfort quickly escalated into debilitating pain that left me bedridden. After numerous doctor visits and ...