/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 reversal.
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
: "Rant about people staring whilst I’m on holiday"
54 posts
#2
Colostomy
: "My ostomy has a face"
44 posts
#3
Loop Ileostomy
: "three piece matching set with ileostomy cover"
36 posts
#4
Miscellaneous
: "First time seeing one of these in the flesh"
28 posts
#5
Reversal
: "I had my reversal today!"
15 posts
#6
No Ostomy/Pre-Surgery
: "End of Line"
8 posts
#7
Ken/Barbie Butt
: "Has anyone else experienced stigma from healthcare professionals about their ostomy?"
5 posts
#8
Supplies for Donation or Sale
: "Supplies for donation"
5 posts
#9
Products and Companies
: "why the hell are supplies so FUCKING EXPENSIVE"
4 posts
#10
Cecostomy
: "Help with an ostomy"
1 post

Member Growth in r/ostomy

Yearly
+4k members(28.5%)

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Last updated: August 4, 2026