Five2Thrive

05/28/2022

Ileostomies are one of the 3 main types of ostomies. Discover the five things people are most curious about when considering ostomy surgery at: five2thrive.ostomyrecovery.org

What other questions do you have about ostomy surgery or treatments for IBD? Please leave us a comment below!



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Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society - WOCN

05/27/2022

McKenna, five year ostomate, answers one of five common questions about life with an ostomy: Will I be able to eat food that I enjoy with an ostomy?

Learn how McKenna’s ostomy surgery allowed her to enjoy more of the foods she loves at: five2thrive.ostomyrecovery.org

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Hollister Incorporated Austin Chiang, MD MPH


Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society - WOCN

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05/26/2022

Urostomies are one of the 3 main types of ostomies. Hear real people talk about their experiences living with an ostomy at: five2thrive.ostomyrecovery.org

What other questions do you have about ostomy surgery or treatments for IBD? Please leave us a comment below!



Hollister Incorporated Austin Chiang, MD MPH



Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society - WOCN

05/25/2022

Real ostomates with IBD share stories, wisdom, and hope.

Hear the rest of Rolf Benirschke’s story about living an active life (and playing in the NFL!) with an ostomy at: five2thrive.ostomyrecovery.org




Hollister Incorporated Austin Chiang, MD MPH



Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society - WOCN

05/24/2022

Will I be able to accept my changed body with an ostomy?

Learn more about how McKenna shifted from appreciating her body not only for what it looks like, but what it is able to do for her at: five2thrive.ostomyrecovery.org

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Hollister Incorporated Austin Chiang, MD MPH


Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society - WOCN
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05/23/2022

Colostomies are one of the 3 main types of ostomies.

Read about what real life with an ostomy can be like at: five2thrive.ostomyrecovery.org

What other questions do you have about ostomy surgery or treatments for IBD? Please leave us a comment below!



Hollister Incorporated Austin Chiang, MD MPH



Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society - WOCN

05/22/2022

Real ostomates with IBD share stories, wisdom, and hope.

Learn more about how Justin felt supported by his friends and how his ostomy surgery strengthened his love for his wife at: five2thrive.ostomyrecovery.org



Hollister Incorporated Austin Chiang, MD MPH


Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society - WOCN

05/21/2022

Can you imagine living a pain-free life from Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)?

See how people are thriving after ostomy surgery at: five2thrive.ostomyrecovery.org



Hollister Incorporated Austin Chiang, MD MPH



Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society - WOCN

05/20/2022

McKenna, five year ostomate, answers one of five common questions about life with an ostomy: Will others love and accept me with an ostomy?

Learn more about why McKenna views her ostomy as a symbol of her strength at: five2thrive.ostomyrecovery.org

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Hollister Incorporated Austin Chiang, MD MPH


Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society - WOCN

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IBD doesn’t have to control your life, you can thrive! Many people with chronic illness have discovered ostomy surgery as an option for taking control and getting their lives back.

05/19/2022

Real ostomates with IBD share stories, wisdom, and hope.

Learn how this NFL Player got his life back after ostomy surgery:
https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/say-game-over-ibd-former-nfl-kickers-perspective-ostomy-surgery


Hollister Incorporated Austin Chiang, MD MPH
Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society - WOCN

05/19/2022

10 million people worldwide suffer from IBD. On World IBD Day Five2Thrive and Rolf Benirschke stand with each of them and the caregivers who love them. And we thank every medical professional, researcher, and organization who is committed to finding a cure. Ostomy surgery has helped many IBD sufferers take control and get their lives back.
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05/19/2022

Real ostomates with IBD share stories, wisdom, and hope.

Learn more about how McKenna’s decision to embrace ostomy surgery gave her the ability to “be fully and completely me” at: five2thrive.ostomyrecovery.org



Hollister Incorporated Austin Chiang, MD MPH


Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society - WOCN

IBD doesn’t have to control your life, you can thrive! Many people with chronic illness have discovered ostomy surgery as an option for taking control and getting their lives back.