The New Ostomy Patient Guide produced by the UOAA and The Phoenix magazine is an essential source of information that answers the most basic questions patients have after surgery. Over 100,000 copies have helped new ostomates learn how to successfully live with an ostomy. The 80-page full-color guide covers the main types of osmotic (Colostomy, Ileostomy, Urostomy) as well as continent diversions (J-Pouch, Indiana pouch, Koch Pouch, BCIR and the like).
NEW Ostomy Patient Guide
Articles address common concerns and challenges those face after surgery including what type of pouching system to use, clothing, how to change an ostomy pouch, diet and nutrition and much more. Please see below for more information.
