Posted on Jan 8, 2010 in
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0 comments**See our Updated 2012 Ostomy Reading List**
There’s a lot of great material out there about ostomy and the diseases that can require one to get ostomy surgery. Books offer a unique opportunity to hear the voice of the individual, giving you a fresh perspective and fresh ideas. Make it a resolution this year to fit more books in your life.
Here is a list of top rated reading material about Ostomy that you can find on Amazon.com:
Rated 5 stars on Amazon, this book is essentially the Ostomy Bible. Written by an Ostomy patient, it discusses the practical aspects of an ostomy and current medical technology with a personal, individualized touch, extending its message into the emotional and mentally challenges faced by those with an ostomy. It also gives guidelines and facts to safely enjoy athletics, sex, and pregnancy with an Ostomy. Fantastic reading and highly recommended for anyone who either has an ostomy or has a spouse or child with an ostomy.
Witty, humorous & sometimes sarcastic, this book features the honest stories from many healthcare workers and ostomy patients about their experiences with ostomy. Sort of a “Chicken Soup” book for Ostomy, it’s filled with inspiring stories of others who are faced with the challenges of ostomy every day, offering encouragement and inspiration to those who can relate – and not to mention a few laughs as well.
By Barbara Barrie - Barbara tells her own personal story of recovery and life with an ostomy.
Ok, so this one is not a book, but it’s a useful laminated reference chart for those who need it.
This one is especially useful for nursing students or nurses who have patients with incontinence or an ostomy. Question-and-answer format guide to ostomy, wound, and continence care for nurses. Logical, easy to read guide with over 400 helpful pages of information pertaining to nursing for ostomy patients.
IBD, Crohn’s, and Ulcerative Colitis Books
Here are some top rated readings specific to IBD, Crohn’s, and UC:
A guidebook for those who have been recently diagnosed with Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis and the lifestyle changes needed to face the new challenges presented.
Written by a patient, for a patient – Authro Tracie Dalessandro has ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. She’s also a dietitian and nutritionist with a Master of Science in Nutrition from New York Medical College. Tracie focuses on diets specifically for those with IBD to help reduce symptoms and feel better. This book includes her personal experiences as well as practical advice including over 50 recipes, menu planning guides, a “dining out” guide, and how to correct vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
This book is rather dry, but a useful guide to help those challenged with Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis. Recommended especially for new patients who have questions they haven’t asked, or even questions they haven’t thought of.
Many of us who have to visit the doctor frequently always wonder if we’re seeing the whole picture or not. If you’re one of them, this book is a good read for you. This book by David Dahlman explains the importance of diet in dealing with the symptoms of IBS, Crohn’s, and Colitis. The author believes that your symptoms are caused by 9 variables and changing your diet can address these variables.
