/r/ostomy/

r/ostomy

19k members
r/ostomy is a subreddit with 19k members. They frequently recommend/review adhesive remover, supplies, and electrolyte drink, and the most common flair used is end ileostomy, colostomy, loop ileostomy, miscellaneous , and no ostomy/pre-surgery.
An online community for people with Ileostomies, Colostomies, and Urostomies to share their experiences and find answers to their questions.

Products Discussed in r/ostomy

#1
Coloplast
4.3 from 16 reviews
#2
Adapt
4.5 from 10 reviews
#3
Brava
4.7 from 7 reviews

Supplies

41 reviews
#1
Coloplast
4.7 from 18 reviews
#2
Amazon
4.5 from 6 reviews
#3
Hollister
3.7 from 6 reviews
#1
GU
4.5 from 2 reviews
#2
Pedialyte
5.0 from 2 reviews
#3
Gatorade
5.0 from 1 review

Flair Used in r/ostomy

#1
End Ileostomy
: "WHY is there an odor not even 24 hours after a bag change"
27 posts
#2
Colostomy
: "Partner Left Me After I got my Colostomy"
24 posts
#3
Loop Ileostomy
: "Popcorn is not your friend"
18 posts
#4
Miscellaneous
: "First time seeing one of these in the flesh"
4 posts
#5
No Ostomy/Pre-Surgery
: "Design students seeking the experience of people with ostomies for a university project"
4 posts
#6
Supplies for Donation or Sale
: "Anyone need supplies?"
2 posts
#7
Reversal
: "My belly is bloated after my reversal"
2 posts
#8
Cecostomy
: "Help with an ostomy"
1 post
#9
Nephrostomy
: "Nephrostomy options"
1 post
#10
Ken/Barbie Butt
: "Return to work 6 wks after complicated “Barbie butt” surgery?"
1 post

Member Growth in r/ostomy

Yearly
+4k members(28.5%)

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Last updated: July 8, 2026