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If you're preparing for or have had ostomy surgery, you may be wondering about recovery, ostomy supplies, finding support, and navigating daily life with an ostomy—including resuming hobbies, exercising, and traveling.

Here, you'll find resources, connections, and support to guide you every step of the way.

This is your practical guide for living fully, freely, and fearlessly with an ostomy.

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Why NURSES and SURGEONS are integrating
Ostomy 101 into their care plans improving lives of patients and clinicians
Estrella (Star) Harrison RN, BSN, CWOCN
Ostomy Nurse, 2020 Daisy Award winner, 2025 Nurse of the Year Nominee 
Sam Eisenstein, MD FACS FASCRS
Colon and rectal surgeon at UC San Diego Health
Joy Hooper RN, CWOCN, OMS, WCC
Ostomy Nurse, Clinical Instructor, and 2019 Ostomy Nurse of the Year.
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A heartfelt thank you to Star Harrison, RN, BSN, CWOCN, the Ostomy Support Group of North San Diego County, the WOCN Society Pacific Coast Region, and the many dedicated clinicians who have generously volunteered their time and expertise. We are also deeply grateful to our supporters, whose contributions make it possible for Ostomy 101 to serve and empower ostomates worldwide.

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