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Discussing Diet and Ostomies on The IBD & Ostomy Support Show
I had an opportunity to be on The IBD & Ostomy Support Show for a live stream on Sept 21, 2017.
Busting IBD Misinformation: Tips for Patients
A huge number of patients who have a chronic illness will turn to the internet to get their information. Unfortunately, most of the information they come across won’t be true.
Ostomy Accessories Guide: Shower Covers
A shower cover is an accessory that’s used to keep water off of your ostomy bag and wafer. They can be helpful after surgery when you have fresh abdominal wounds.
Hybrid Stealth Belt : REVIEW (w/ video)
If you’ve ever wanted a Stealth Belt for sports and other activities where impact to your stoma may be a concern, the Hybrid Stealth Belt might just be what you’re looking for!
Ostomy Accessories Guide: Ostomy Wraps
Ostomy wraps, which are often called ostomy bands, are a popular accessory that can be used to both support and conceal an ostomy appliance.
I Celebrated My 4th “Stomaversary”! (w/ video)
August 21, 2017 – It’s hard to believe that it’s been four years since I had my ostomy surgery!
How Often Does an Ostomy Bag Need to Be Emptied? (w/ video)
A question I get asked often is, “How many times should I be emptying my ostomy bag?”. In this post, I’ll go over various factors that can influence how often an ostomy bag needs to be emptied.
Ostomy Accessories Guide: Seatbelt Protectors
As the name might imply, a stealbelt protector (also called a seatbelt cover) is an accessory that’s used to protect your stoma from impacts caused by a seatbelt.
Glossary of Ostomy Terms
Terms like, “pancaking” or “burping” may sound like they’re describing a Sunday brunch, but in reality, ostomates have many clever words to describe what’s going on in their lives. On this page, you’ll find a list of common terms that ostomates use, as well as their meaning.
Ostomy Accessories Guide: Stoma Guards
Stoma guards are most commonly used to protect a stoma from an impact. They are often used by ostomates who play sports or work around equipment that …
Eakin Perform Ostomy Gelling Sachets : REVIEW
A type of product I usually recommend to ileostomates and colostomates who have loose or liquid output are gelling sachets. Eakin has their own called Perform, and that’s what I’ll
Ostomy Accessories Guide: Pouch Covers
Find out what pouch covers are for and learn some tips on how to better use them. Featuring a video overview of various pouch cover styles.
Discussing Diet and Ostomies on The IBD & Ostomy Support Show
I had an opportunity to be on The IBD & Ostomy Support Show for a live stream on Sept 21, 2017.
Busting IBD Misinformation: Tips for Patients
A huge number of patients who have a chronic illness will turn to the internet to get their information. Unfortunately, most of the information they come across won’t be true.
Ostomy Accessories Guide: Shower Covers
A shower cover is an accessory that’s used to keep water off of your ostomy bag and wafer. They can be helpful after surgery when you have fresh abdominal wounds.
Hybrid Stealth Belt : REVIEW (w/ video)
If you’ve ever wanted a Stealth Belt for sports and other activities where impact to your stoma may be a concern, the Hybrid Stealth Belt might just be what you’re looking for!
Ostomy Accessories Guide: Ostomy Wraps
Ostomy wraps, which are often called ostomy bands, are a popular accessory that can be used to both support and conceal an ostomy appliance.
I Celebrated My 4th “Stomaversary”! (w/ video)
August 21, 2017 – It’s hard to believe that it’s been four years since I had my ostomy surgery!
How Often Does an Ostomy Bag Need to Be Emptied? (w/ video)
A question I get asked often is, “How many times should I be emptying my ostomy bag?”. In this post, I’ll go over various factors that can influence how often an ostomy bag needs to be emptied.
Ostomy Accessories Guide: Seatbelt Protectors
As the name might imply, a stealbelt protector (also called a seatbelt cover) is an accessory that’s used to protect your stoma from impacts caused by a seatbelt.