Skip to content

Team Hope Login

Alive & Kicking Login

About Us
- Our Team
- Rolf’s Story
Patients & Caregivers
Medical Professionals

resource-library-header-img-2

sage-header-img-mob-our-team

Living Ostomy Life
(LOL)

Are there other ostomates to inspire me?

How my ostomy changed me

Can I have an intimate relationship?

Can I lead an active life?

Wisdom from Rolf Benirschke, former NFL kicker and ostomate

How can I talk about my ostomy in social situations?

How do I accept my new body?

What can go wrong?

What can I eat?

What can I wear?

Learn about your ostomy surgery

How to manage the pouch/bag/appliance

Are there other ostomates to inspire me?

Beth accident survivor and traveler

×

×

Cass Harvard rugby player

×

×

Collin distance runner

×

×

Colin technology manager

×

×

Conner young Marine

×

×

Dr. Rood gastroenterologist

×

×

Jearlean international fashion model

×

×

Jeff culinary arts teacher

×

×

Jim and his stoma named Grace

×

×

Jonathan endurance athlete

×

×

Josh Air Force pilot - Video

×

×

Justin father and small business owner

×

×

Kevin track and field athlete

×

×

Krista new bride and young mom

×

×

Magen former Miss Texas

×

×

Maggie social media influencer

×

×

Mark UK constable

×

×

McKenna college student

×

×

Nancy Senior games champ

×

×

Peter international musician

×

×

Rachel therapist and mother

×

×

Rolf Benirschke NFL Kicker

×

×

Valencia cosmetologist

×

×

How my ostomy changed me

Amy teacher and recreation enthusiast

×

×

Brian adventure videographer

×

×

Collin distance runner

×

×

Dr. Rood gastroenterologist

×

×

Jim weightlifter and security officer

×

×

Magen former Miss Texas

×

×

Maggie social media influencer

×

×

Peter international musician

×

×

Shayle hospital nurse

×

×

Can I have an intimate relationship?

×

×

UOAA Intimacy after ostomy surgery guide

×

×

Melody WOCN and ostomate

×

×

Rachel pregnancy

×

×

Heather Physical Therapist

×

×

Can I lead an active life?

Brian adventure photographer

×

×

Maria traveling first trip with an ostomy

×

×

Richard water sportsman and fire dancer

×

×

×

×

UOAA Travelcard

×

×

Traveling with an ostomy SG

×

×

UOAA Restroom Access NOW card

×

×

Wisdom from Rolf Benirschke, former NFL kicker and ostomate

Be Brave and get out of your comfort zone

×

×

Bitter Or Better is up to you

×

×

Congrats on first time changing your pouch

×

×

Discover Your Indomitable Spirit

×

×

Encouragement for early in your recovery

×

×

Just Get Through Today

×

×

Let Others Help

×

×

Most Richly Blessed

×

×

Rolf Benirschke retired NFL kicker and ostomate Story

×

×

Share Your Journey With Friends

×

×

The Belief of a Caregiver

×

×

The Care of a Caregiver

×

×

The Three Journeys of an Ostomy Patient

×

×

When Life Doesn't Make Sense

×

×

Wrestle With God

×

×

Your Perspective is Critical

×

×

Your Second Chance at Life

×

×

Greatest Fears

Jonathan endurance athlete fear of being homebound

×

×

Colin technology manager fear of not being accepted

×

×

Maggie social media influencer fear of restricted lifestyle

×

×

Jim weightlifter and security officer fear of swimming

×

×

Biggest fears from a group of ostomates

×

×

How can I talk about my ostomy in social situations?

Disclose ostomy to others SG

×

×

What to do when ostomy makes noises in public SG

×

×

Tips for getting quick restroom access SG

×

×

Socialize and find support SG

×

×

Talk to Friends and family about ostomy SG

×

×

Talk with clincians SG

×

×

Talking about food SG

×

×

How do I accept my new body?

Melody WOCN and ostomate

×

×

Jearlean international fashion model

×

×

What can go wrong?

Basic Ostomy Skin Care WOCN Society

×

×

Dehydration Colostomy Ileostomy American College of Surgeons

×

×

UOAA treat ileostomy blockage

×

×

Medical Emergencies Colostomy Ileostomy American College of Surgeons

×

×

Problem Solving Colostomy Ileostomy American College of Surgeons

×

×

Colostomy Ileostomy Problem Solving video American College of Surgeons

×

×

Stoma Supplies Colostomy Ileostomy American College of Surgeons

×

×

Dehydration Urostomy American College of Surgeons

×

×

Problem Solving Urostomy American College of Surgeons

×

×

Urostomy Problem Solving video American College of Surgeons

×

×

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Urostomy American College of Surgeons

×

×

What can I eat?

UOAA Eating with an ostomy guide

×

×

UOAA Ileostomy Post Op eating guidelines

×

×

Danielle registered dietitian shares important eating guidelines

×

×

UOAA Post op nutritional guidelines

×

×

UOAA Foods and their effects reference chart

×

×

What can I wear?

Jearlean international fashion model

×

×

Maria teacher and dog rescuer

×

×

Maggie social media influencer ostomy friendly outfits

×

×

Learn about your ostomy surgery

What is a colostomy ileostomy American College of Surgeons

×

×

Colostomy/Ileostomy your operation video American College of Surgeons

×

×

What is a urostomy American College of Surgeons

×

×

Urostomy your operation video American College of Surgeons

×

×

How to manage the pouch/bag/appliance

What is a pouch bag appliance colostomy ileostomy American College of Surgeons

×

×

Colostomy Ileostomy Pouching Systems American College of Surgeons

×

×

Change and Empty Pouch Colostomy Ileostomy American College of Surgeons

×

×

Colostomy and Ileostomy Emptying a Pouch – American College of Surgeons

×

×

What is pouch bag appliance urostomy American College of Surgeons

×

×

Urostomy pouching systems American College of Surgeons

×

×

Change and empty pouch urostomy American College of Surgeons

×

×

Stoma Supplies American College of Surgeons

×

×

Join our family

We’d love to keep in touch and share tips, tricks and stories of HOPE for Embracing Ostomy Life!

Email^*

Newsletter Footer

Os.to.mate (noun) ˈäs-tə-ˌmāt : a courageous, inspiring individual who has received a second chance at life through the gift of ostomy surgery.

Medical Professionals

Living Ostomy Life

Alive & Kicking

Terms & Conditions

Copyright © 2024. All rights reserved.
Embracing Ostomy Life is a 501(c)(3) informational organization. We are not a medical facility and do not have medical or legal professionals on staff. EOL does not provide medical, mental health, insurance or legal advice.

‎

About Us
- Our Team
- Rolf’s Story
Patients & Caregivers
Medical Professionals

Team Hope Login

Alive & Kicking Login

Please login to use this feature.

Search for: