The Ostomy Book: Living Comfortably with Colostomies, Ileostomies, and Urostomies
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| Rating | : | 4.83 (859 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1933503130 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 334 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
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.. 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
R. "This book combines, in a most admirable way, factual information with sensitivity for anyone about to undergo ostomy surgery or in the immediate post-operative period and for their families, this book should be compulsory reading. Kirkpatrick, MD, member of the professional advisory board, United Ostomy Association and International Ostomy Association. I recommend it unreservedly." —J
"Five Stars" according to Famof5. Very helpful and informative! Thanks much!. Great Book I am a sudden caretaker for my 90 yr old father's new colostomy. This book provided a lot of basic information and covered areas that we would experience after he left the hospital. It has given me the reassurance I needed to provide him with good care.. "Very Good Guide for Ostomates" according to A Customer. This book is one of the few available specifically for people with ostomies. This book guides you from the ostomy surgery to dealing with social situations. I don't have an ostomy, but it gives useful advice and assurance, particularly in helping people know what to expect before and after an ostomy.