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I’m Nicole, and this is Open Source Ostomy - a space for honest conversations about ostomy life, chronic illness, recovery, and wellness.

Preparing for ostomy surgery can feel overwhelming. Especially when no one talks about the small, practical things that actually shape recovery.

In this video, I share 5 things I wish I knew before my ostomy surgery - based on my real experience living with Crohn’s / ulcerative colitis and life post-ostomy.

⏱ Chapters

00:00 Why I made this video
00:27 1. What to bring to the hospital
01:22 2. Shoulder pain after laparoscopic surgery
02:12 3. Choosing an advocate before surgery
03:16 4. Changing your bag & ordering supplies
05:55 5. Pelvic floor PT & long-term recovery

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📌 Keywords:
ostomy story, crohns disease, ulcerative colitis, ileostomy, life with an ostomy, crohns surgery, living with ibd, chronic illness journey, invisible illness, ostomy recovery