You may need an ostomy if you can no longer poop or pee normally. A hole is created in your body surgically for you to urinate or defecate. Here’s what to expect from the surgery.

Ostomy bags (or pouches) are essential for collecting waste from the stoma. These bags come in various designs, including ...

An ostomy bag sticks to your skin and covers the stoma so that whenever waste leaves the opening, the feces or urine gets collected. As the waste collects in the ostomy bag, it moves toward the ...

Wear a cotton pouch cover so sweat doesn’t make it come loose ... The waistband shouldn’t put pressure on the stoma bag, which can cause problems with how it fills. Dark-colored clothing ...

Fashion designer Manny is breaking the stigma around ostomies and stomas by creating Ostomy bag covers that help both with comfort, and confidence. For more information, please visit ...

An ostomy bag is an umbrella term for the bags that collect waste from surgical openings in your intestines or bladder. A colostomy bag is one type used to collect stool from the large intestine.

Medicare covers ostomy supplies through Part B. However, individuals are responsible for 20% of the cost once their yearly deductible is met. Learn more here.