Inspirational Stories Read Some Insiring Stories of Other Ostomates

After suffering from Crohn's Disease for 15 years, I had to have a complete colon and rectum removal in order to both save my life, and restore quality to my life. A fellow ostomate shared her thoughts about Na'Scent, and after one use I knew it was something I couldn't be without. I've tried other odor eliminators, but NOTHING works ...

Hi! I'm Lori. I've had a jejunostomy for one year now, and I really struggled with finding the right appliance. I cried many tears, but I'm finally getting a handle on it after realizing I needed a convex system. I lost over 200 pounds and I deal with the pain of an hereditary neuromuscular disease through exercise. Though I'm pushing ...

I had emergency surgery on 10/8/21 due to a ruptured colon. The worst pain I've ever felt in my life. This was my 22nd surgery in 12 years. I woke up to find I had a new addition to my body- a colostomy bag. While spending 5 weeks recovering in the hospital, I joined an online support group and multiple ...

Hello! I was diagnosed with crohns colitis at the age of 11 and managed with medication until 16. After this I had 10 years(!) med free which was amazing! When I fell pregnant at 26 everything changed and my body went in to melt down. I ended up being admitted to hospital so many times during the pregnancy due to ...