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About Lincoln Ostomy Association
We'll walk with you through your ostomy journey.
Lincoln Ostomy Association provides tools for ostomates. According to Mayo Clinic, it takes time to be comfortable with an ostomy — connecting with community can help. The United Ostomy Association estimates 500–800,000 people have a stoma in the U.S. and 120,000 new surgeries are performed each year.
- Do many of the same activities you enjoyed before your surgery.
- Ask questions you might be embarrassed to ask your doctor or nurse.
- Get tips to help you adapt to life with an ostomy.
Connect & Join
- JoinFill this form — easy!
- DuesOptional — $15/year, paid at the next LOA meeting.
- Emaillincolnostomy@gmail.com
- Email UpdatesSign up here
Ostomy Products & Services
Lincoln is blessed with great home health suppliers and medical professionals. Some accept Medicare — best to call ahead. Shop local, but also consider online companies with everything from clothing to stoma care.
Ostomy Education
Can you go back to work? Ride your bike? Will everyone figure out you've had surgery just by looking at you? View the latest products and techniques to help your journey as a Nebraskan with an ostomy.
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