Video Presentations - Internal Pouch IA

Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Association, known as IA, is a registered charity supporting people living with an ileostomy or internal pouch, their families, friends and carers.

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Restorative Surgery: Mr Richard Lovegrove MB BS MD FRCS

Consultant Colorectal Surgeon Miss Abhilasha Patel MA (Hons), MB BChir (Cantab), MMedEd, MD, FRCS presents on behalf of Mr Richard Lovegrove, Consultant Colorectal & IBD Surgeon on restorative surgery discussing suitability of alternatives to stoma formation such as ileoanal pouch, ileorectal anastomosis and considerations for the different types of surgery.

NOTE: Presentation contains images of a surgical nature.

When Pouches Go Wrong: Miss Abhilasha Patel MA (Hons), MB BChir (Cantab), MMedEd, MD, FRCS

Miss Abhilasha Patel discusses the possibilities of complications that some people can face when living with an internal pouch.

NOTE: Presentation contains images of a surgical nature.

Mental Health Matters: Carrie Helman Dip Co., MBACP, MCMA

Carrie talk about managing your mental health when living with an internal pouch.

Medication Matters: Anita Sangera
Advanced Pharmacist, Anita shares medication hints, tips and potential issues when living with an internal pouch.

Dietary Advice for People with Pouches: Sophie Turigel
Dietitian Sophie offers dietary advice on living with an internal pouch.

Restorative Surgery: Mr Richard Lovegrove
Consultant Richard talks about internal pouch surgery.

NOTE: this content contains images of a surgical nature.

Medication Matters: Uchu Meade
Consultant Pharmacist Uchu talks about medication with an ileostomy or an internal pouch.

Living with an Internal Pouch: Tim Chance (Patient experience)
Tim talks about life living with an internal pouch

Pouch Surgery – Post-operative Nursing Care: Simon Turley
Simon talks about caring for your pouch post surgery.

Counselling Matters: Carrie Helman
Psychotherapeutic Gestalt Therapist & ostomate, Carrie, talks about about how counselling can help pre- and post-surgery.

Current Trends in managing Pouchitis: Miss Abhilasha Patel
Recorded from our Information Day 2023, Miss Abhilasha Patel covers the latest techniques in managing pouchitis for people living with an internal pouch.

Internal Pouch Nutrition: Clemmie Oliver
Clemmie talks about nutrition and your internal pouch.