An ostomy is a surgically created opening on your abdomen to drain stool. It is the end of the intestine that can be seen on the skin of your belly. There are two types of ostomies: ileostomy and ...

says Jessica Grossman, who founded the nonprofit Uncover Ostomy Jessica Grossman was faced with a difficult choice when she was 13 years old. "I was so sick that my intestines were basically ...

The operation is called a colostomy. The surgeon will attach the end of your colon to the stoma. Bowel movements will leave your body through it and collect in a special pouch that you’ll empty out.