Doug ##ie has had Crohn 's disease for more than 20 years . Yakich had a life - threatening colostomy about two years ago . An ostomy is a surgically created opening in the body that allows for the external elimination of body waste . He hopes his essay will spark a national conversation about AIDS . Have a personal story to share with the world ? Meet at @ iReport .
Doug ##ie has had Crohn 's disease for more than 20 years . Yakich had a life - threatening colostomy about two years ago . He hopes his essay will spark a national conversation about AIDS . Have a personal story to share with the world ? Meet at @ iReport .