For Patients
Patient Resources
Colorectal Surgical Associates of Kansas City provides patient resources for colorectal care, accessories, and guides. View our resource list to learn more about ostomy care and contact our colorectal clinics. Please contact us if you have additional questions.
Ostomy Education
Living With Your Ostomy
- Living with an Ostomy
- About Your Colostomy
- The Hollister Experience: How We Can Help
- About Your Ileostomy
- How to Measure Your Stoma
- About Your Urostomy
Living With A Stoma: The Patient Perspective
- Life Before Stoma Surgery
- Concerns Before the Operation
- Getting Back to Normal
- Sports and Fitness
- What Can I Eat?
- What Can I Wear?
- Can I Still Travel?
- Can I Go Back to Work?
- Love and Sex
- Attitude
- Effects on Daily Life
- New Freedom
Using Pouching Systems
- How to Apply a One-Piece Drainable Pouch
- How to Apply a Two-Piece Drainable Pouch
- How to Apply a Two-Piece Drainable Pouch with FormaFlex
- How to Empty a Drainable Pouch
Using Ostomy Accessories
Ostomy Supply Stores
Ostomy Care Center
102 W 39th St.
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 753-6446
Near 39th and Broadway, in the Westport area
Georgetown Pharmacy
5605 Merriam Dr.
Merriam, KS 66203
(913) 362-0313
Kansas City Home Medical Supply
10440 Metcalf Ave.
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 385-2020
Patients’ Top Ostomy Recommendations
- Ladies Ileostomy Group (either ileostomy OR colostomy)
YouTube
- Hanna Whitton watch “Learning to Love My New Body” mini documentary
Hernia Belts
Protective Stoma Covers
Additional Resources at Menorah Medical Center
- Menorah Medical Center Ostomy Clinic (913) 498-6370
- Quarterly Support Groups
- Outpatient Ostomy Clinic