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Welcome to the Mayo Clinic Ostomy Surgery Page. An ostomy is a surgically created opening in your abdomen that allows waste or urine to leave your body. It takes time to become comfortable with an ostomy. Our goal is to connect you with others and provide you with information and support. Follow the Ostomy page to learn about ostomy care, read experiences of others and find resources for all your ostomy needs. Post a comment and share your thoughts.
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written by Jessica Morris MSN RN, CWOCN Exercising with an Ostomy A lot of people have questions regarding exercise and their stoma. Immediately following your…
written by Jessica Morris, MSN RN CWOCN Top Reasons Ostomy Pouches Leak One of the biggest fears people have regarding their ostomy is leaking. Though…
The ostomy community has been affected by the outbreak of Covid-19. Many in-person support groups have had to cancel in-person meetings due to CDC guidelines.…
Jonathan Negretti finishes the World Marathon Challenge. 7 Marathons in 7 Days on 7 Continents Congratulations, Jonathan on being the first Ostomate to finish this…
The world marathon challenge is a logistical and physical challenge to run 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days. Between February 6 – 12,…
We would like to introduce you to Heather’s Mission. Heather’s Mission is an Ostomy Foundation dedicated to improving the lives of those with Crohn’s disease…
Collin Jarvis, Vice President of Stealth Belt Inc. just ran one of the fastest marathons ever with an ostomy, proving that those with an…
Mayo Clinic Arizona Ostomy Support Group If you or someone you know has a colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy, you may be interested in attending the…
written by Charlene Germer, RN, C.W.C.N There are people who enjoy swimming but feel as though having an ostomy prevents them from continuing to enjoy…
written by Olivia Baker, MS, RDN When you hear that you need to have ileostomy surgery, you may wonder how this will affect your diet.…
written by D. Fechner RN, CWOCN Intimacy and an Ostomy Let’s talk about one of the things that no one wants to bring up…..but what…
written by Mary Famorca MAN, RN, COCN REDUCING RISK OF COMPLICATIONS: Recovering after surgery After a major surgery, it is necessary to recognize that each…
written by J. Morris RN, MSN, CWOCN Cleanliness and Odor Control One of the biggest concerns for new Ostomates is the fear of odor from…
Our bodies change and with that sometimes our ostomy pouching system may need to change too. There is no one size fits all for everybody…
written by J. Stanhill My Ostomy Improved My Quality of Life My story goes back to 1974. I had just graduated from culinary school in…
Many patients undergoing ostomy surgery find that surrounding themselves with support can aid in their recovery. This support can be found through caregivers, family, friends,…
The holidays are about family. Seeing our families sometimes means travel. Are you nervous about traveling with your ostomy? Don’t let your ostomy get in…
The skin around your stoma is called your peristomal skin. Maintaining healthy skin in this area is very important. Most people do not think about…
An ostomy nurse, often called WOC or enterostomal nurse, are nurses who are experts in the treatment of complex wounds, ostomy issues and incontinence. The…
An ostomy is a type of surgery that creates an opening in the abdomen that allows the removal of stool or urine when a person…
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