The ostomy book : living comfortably with colostomies, ileostomies, and urostomies

Mullen, Barbara Dorr. (Author). McGinn, Kerry Anne. (Added Author).

Summary: "This invaluable reference discusses every aspect of an ostomy--a surgical procedure that creates an alternative opening in the body for waste discharge from the kidney, colon, intestines, or bladder--from the first shock of diagnosis through surgery and rehabilitation. The coauthor's moving and motivational story of her colostomy experience is blended with information on the latest surgical techniques and equipment, providing prospective ostomy patients with both the medical and emotional know-how to confidently approach the surgery. This revised edition also contains up-to-date material on virtual colonoscopies and travel regulations related to ostomy pouches, as well as essential facts on how to safely handle sex, pregnancy, and sports after an ostomy."--Publisher description.

Record details

ISBN: 9781933503134
ISBN: 1933503130
Physical Description: print
xii, 379 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Edition: 3rd ed. rev. and updated.
Publisher: Boulder, Colo. : Bull Pub., ©2008.

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Dear Reader ix -- Chapter 1 I'm Going to Have a What? 1 -- Chapter 2 What Is an Ostomy? 15 -- Chapter 3 It's Your Body 31 -- Chapter 4 Before Surgery 41 -- Chapter 5 Surgery, and Just After 51 -- Chapter 6 On the Mend 59 -- Chapter 7 But How Do You Really Feel? 71 -- Chapter 8 That Strange Big World Out There 79 -- Chapter 9 Permanent Colostomies: Changes and Choices 87 -- Chapter 10 Ileostomies and Alternatives 105 -- Chapter 11 Life Without a Built-in Bladder 123 -- Chapter 12 Pouches and the Skin They Touch 139 -- Chapter 13 Pouch Skills 161 -- Chapter 14 Temporary Ostomies 177 -- Chapter 15 Eating Well 197 -- Chapter 16 Catnaps, Strolls, and Good Belly Laughs 209 -- Chapter 17 You're Looking Great! 219 -- Chapter 18 What About Sex? 225 -- Chapter 19 Work? Of Course! 241 -- Chapter 20 Swimming, Skiing, and Other Diversions 253 -- Chapter 21 The Other Side of the World 265 -- Chapter 22 Pregnancy? Yes! 279 -- Chapter 23 Children with Ostomies 287 -- Chapter 24 A Word to the Teenagers 297 -- Chapter 25 Checkups and Follow-ups 305 -- Chapter 26 Helping Hands: Ostomy Organizations and ET Nurses 319 -- Chapter 27 In the Family 339.