Written by a task force of 9 eminent enterostomal nurses, this book addresses all the necessary medical, technical and lifestyle changes information to help the new ostomate cope with the surgery and subsequent social, family and practical adapating to maintain a normal quality of life. A useful “wallet card” at the back of the book to be filled out by the patient is included as useful aid.

Written by a task force of 9 eminent enterostomal nurses, this book in the same way as the colostomy book addresses all the necessary medical, technical and lifestyle changes information to help the new ostomate cope with the surgery and subsequent social, family and practical adapting to maintain a normal quality of life. A useful “wallet card” to be filled out at the back of the book by the patient is included as a useful aid.

This book addresses the emotional aspects of having an ostomy including stress , depression,   fears, family involvement and validated by the results of a survey of patients and specialized nurses conducted by the publisher and overseen by the medical profession. This book is a supportive, caring and practical ‘how to” cope approach to this difficult life change

This book provides the necessary technical, lifestyle and medical changes information to help the new ostomate cope with the surgery and substantial lifestyle changes. A useful “wallet” card is included at the back of the book which the patient may complete.