•OOOPS Group is a mutual support group which has the primary aim of helping people who have had their colon removed or are having problems with their colon or any of the IBDs, Endometriosis and other digestive system related complications.•The group was started in March 2016•It is estimated that there are more than 20,000 people in Great Britain and Ireland who have had to have their colon removed. There are 3,500 in the county of Durham. This means that you might well have already met someone who has an ostomy or internal pouch, and know that they are able to lead perfectly normal lives.