Maggie Tretton, @maggietretton
Maggie received her ostomy at the age of 16. Originally, she had gone in for a resection of her terminal ileum and colon due to Crohn's disease. A few days after this surgery, she started having severe pain and it was discovered that her newly-connected intestines had fallen apart, leaving her with peritonitis. She was brought into emergency surgery and woke up with an ileostomy. She is now one of the biggest ostomy content creators in the world as is known on YouTube as Let's Talk IBD. Through her online presence, she has engaged with tens of thousands of ostomates globally, offering advice on leading a healthy life with an ostomy.
Featured Articles
10/10/2024
Travel
Traveling with an Ostomy: What to Pack
The idea of taking long trips with an ostomy may seem daunting at first. But with a little extra preparation, you can...
27/11/2024
Everyday life
Peristomal Skin Care
Knowing how to identify irritated skin around your stoma early and keeping it healthy could help avoid greater compli...
27/11/2024
Activity
Everyday life
Reducing Risk of Parastomal Hernia
You may have heard about a complication known as a ‘parastomal’ hernia, an abnormal bulge around the stoma. These tip...
5/03/2025
Relationships & Intimacy
Intimacy with an Ostomy
Tips to enhance intimacy with your partner and answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.