Ostomy Resources and Support
Looking for information about living with an ostomy? 180 Medical’s Ostomy Resources page is a great place to start. Take a look at the provided links below, which include information on how to apply for an ostomy appliance, tackle common ostomy problems, find out where to find ostomy support, and more!
Ostomy Resources and Support at 180 Medical
Here are some great resources that may help you get back to being you while you learn more about life with an ileostomy, urostomy, or colostomy.
Education and Instructions for Life with an Ostomy
Ostomy Care and Application Instructions
One of our core values at 180 Medical focuses on the importance of education. Because of that, we like to offer helpful instructions through step-by-step videos for using your supplies hygienically. Topics include how to apply your ostomy system and keep your skin healthy. We also offer free printable literature about living with your urostomy, colostomy, and/or ileostomy.
180 Medical Blog Posts for Living with an Ostomy
180 Medical’s blog offers a wealth of helpful information for new and seasoned ostomates. We regularly update our blog with weekly content and topics including diet after ostomy surgery, top travel tips, how to pick an ostomy wafer, and even tips for improving sleep quality after ostomy surgery. Plus, we have an ongoing blog series about common ostomy issues, which addresses hot topics like leakage, ostomy odors, intimacy when living with an ostomy, and more.
Want more? Check out our For Ostomy Customers page, where we provide helpful topics and answers to questions you want to know. For example, you can find out how your ostomy supplies will be covered by insurance or learn how to apply and change pouches with educational videos.
Connect to a Certified Ostomy Nurse
180 Medical is proud to be your top resource for ostomy product questions and concerns. However, we also know sometimes you need the kind of advice and support that only a qualified healthcare professional can provide.
For the times when you have questions our highly trained Ostomy Specialists may not be able to answer, 180 Medical Ostomy Specialists can connect our customers with a team of certified WOCNs (Wound, Ostomy, & Continence Nurses) who are available to talk with you.
Whether you’re experiencing crusting, pouch leakage, or concerning symptoms like stoma color changes or peristomal skin irritation, a certified ostomy nurse can help. Contact 180 Medical to get started.
Ostomy Scholarship
We offer an annual scholarship opportunity to college students who have a urostomy, ileostomy, or colostomy, as well as other certain conditions. Learn more details, including eligibility, at our scholarship page.
OstomySecrets
Ostomysecrets is a company created by ostomates for ostomates. They carry specialized underwear and swim wraps for men, women, and children with ostomies. Ostomysecrets products help provide discreet support for your ostomy system, which may offer confidence and peace of mind.
Since their companies’ employees also have ostomies, they can offer personalized insight and share their experiences.
OstomySecrets founder Lisa Becker says, “When was the last time you forgot you had an ostomy? For me, it’s every time I wear my Ostomy Secrets. These undergarments changed my life, and I hope they change yours too. Join me and feel as good as I feel now!”
Website: www.ostomysecrets.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/OstomySecrets
Phone: (877) 613-6246
me+ Talk Ostomy Podcast
If you’re living with a colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy, then you seriously can’t miss the new me+™ Talk Ostomy Podcast.
Hosts Matt, a Convatec Product Specialist, and Renee, a Certified Ostomy Nurse (WOCN), discuss topics related to ostomies. They often have guests on to discuss their experiences living with an ostomy.
For example, just a few recent podcast topics have included physical recovery, emotional impacts, dating and intimacy, diet, and more.
Get the scoop with our episode-by-episode breakdown with links to the podcasts and YouTube videos with our blog post about the Convatec me+™ Talk Ostomy Podcast.
Ostomy Support Groups and Online Communities for Ostomates
me+™ Community
With the me+™ Community, you can find a home alongside hundreds of other people living with ostomies. Fellow ostomates in the online community share their experiences, including some inspiring, frustrating, and even funny stories. Many offer personalized advice on what has worked for them as someone living with an ostomy.
Enroll today to get support and personalized insights.
Website: www.convatec.com/ostomy/meplus-community
Ostomy Inspire
Ostomy Support Groups by Inspire is an online support community for people living with an ostomy.
There are many different forums where you can talk to other ostomates, discuss health and lifestyle issues, get emotional support, inspire and motivate others, and find additional ostomy information and resources.
Website: www.inspire.com/groups/ostomy
United Ostomy Associations of America
The United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) provides support for those who have had or will have an ostomy or continent diversion surgery. They have many ostomy resources available and provide details on support groups across the country.
One of the many resources from the UOAA is an Ostomy Travel Communication Card. Travelers can use this card to simplify communication with TSA and airline personnel.
Website: www.ostomy.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/UOAAinc
Phone: (800) 826-0826
180 Medical is Here for All Your Ostomy Supply Needs
180 Medical also offers a vast array of ostomy resources on our website for people with an ostomy. It’s important to find a trustworthy ostomy supplier you can depend on for compassionate service and reliable shipments.
180 Medical has a staff of highly trained and friendly Ostomy Specialists. We’ll be glad to help you find the right products for your individual preferences and needs.
Contact us toll-free at 1-877-688-2729, or contact us through our Live Chat option online today!