Split into Chapters, which are designed read like a book, or as individual essays, this guide is the main informational brunt of the website. Dont forget that the majority of the guide is available to read offline from the downloads page. Chapters not included in the downloadable guide are marked with a * after them.

If you have comments about the guide, or suggestions on future chapters please do email me about them.

Happy reading.

• Index
• What Is A Colostomy?
• What Does a Stoma Look Like?
• The Stoma Nurse
• At The Hospital
• About The Pouches
• Prescriptions
• The Stoma Routine
• Problems With Diet
• Travel
• Sports and Swimming
• Returning to School or Work
• Relationships
• Sex and Pregnancy
• Colostomy Irrigation
• Food and Drink Effects Chart
• Leakage and other Skin Problems
• Temporary Colostomy Stoma Reversal
• Ready for Anything
• Stoma Appliances: 1900′s to Present Day
• For Further Information
• Website Links
• Ostomy Top Tips