Find support on every step of your ostomy journey with the me+™ program. Enroll and get connected with ostomy nurses, product specialists, and a community of over 350,000 members.
We believe living with an ostomy should be fulfilling and complete – whether you’d like to run a 5K, or simply get back out with your friends. And we know that no two people live with an ostomy in quite the same way. The me+ Community highlights the stories of people living with an ostomy doing the things they love.
Helpful answers from me+™
While some things will change, you can still live the life you want to lead. Explore articles providing tips, tricks, resources, solutions and more across topics like diet, relationships, activity, travel and recovery. Still have more questions about living with an ostomy? Contact our me+ team today at 1-800-465-6302 to be connected to an ostomy nurse or support specialist, or click the link below to complete our online form.
A little pre-planning and understanding of both security rules and your right to privacy can help you enjoy your travels and avoid problems.
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Physical Activity
Do you love to play tennis or golf? Think there’s nothing better than jogging, yoga or going for a swim? That’s great! Living with an ostomy should not prevent you from enjoying the activities you enjoyed before surgery.
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Intimacy
While it's normal to feel insecure about how your ostomy changes your body, intimate encounters can be a part of your life.
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Recovery
The me+ recovery series is based-on gentle movements - guiding users through their recovery after ostomy surgery and beyond.
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Nutritional Advice
Living with an ostomy should not stand in the way of enjoying good food.
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Skin Care Tips
Having a peristomal (around the stoma) skin complication is one of the most common reasons people living with a stoma seek medical attention. Urine and feces can be irritating to the skin. That’s why the right skin barrier or adhesive is essential in preventing peristomal skin damage.
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Connect with us to discover and sample products that fit your body and lifestyle needs
Every person living with an ostomy has unique needs. Let us help you find and sample products that will fit your body and your lifestyle needs.
Connect with us to discover and sample products that fit your body and lifestyle needs Join me+
Connect with ostomy nurses and product specialists
Getting expert advice from professional nurses and finding the right products is easy, with access to product specialists who understand your unique needs.
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