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Ostomy Chat with Amber Wallace (Part 3): Answering Questions About Ostomy Life
In this vide, we laugh and talk about some of the “silly” questions we asked about our surgery, as well as some of the questions we’ve received about living with an ostomy.
Introducing: Ostomeme!
Announcing a humor website designed specifically for patients who are chronically ill and/or who live with an ostomy!
Is it an Ostomy Bag or an Ostomy Pouch??
Describing the medical appliance that someone living with an ostomy would wear, is it better to call it an “ostomy bag” or an “ostomy pouch”?
Ostomy Chat with Amber Wallace (Part 2): Adapting to Change After Surgery
Discussing strategies on how to adapt to life after ostomy surgery with two experienced ostomates. This is part 2 of 3 in the series.
#IBDAdvocacytag!
I was tagged by my friend Megan, The Front Butt YouTuber to be part of her IBD Advocacy Tag campaign – so I did!
Ostomy Chat with Amber Wallace (Part 1): The New Patient Experience
Talking about the new ostomy patient experience and tips on how to better adapt and cope with the new changes.
Are Ostomy Pouch Liners Really Flushable or Biodegradable?
In this article, I explore the claims made by ostomy pouch liner manufacturers and look at whether these products are as flushable or biodegradable as they’re made out to be.
Featured: Guts & Glory Podcast! Talking Veganism, Sex, and Why Men Aren’t Health Advocates
I did a second podcast with Guts & Glory!
The “Crusting Technique” Explained! (w/ video)
If you have raw and weepy skin around your stoma, you may be told to use the “crusting technique”. This article (and video) will explain more.
Why Do Stomas Change Their Size? (w/ video)
Most stomas will change their size or shape over the course of someone’s lifetime. Here are the reasons, as well as some tips to help manage.
The Importance of Stoma Site Marking (w/ video)
Quite a few factors influence whether someone’s stoma will have a tendency to be problematic or not, and a well-placed stoma is at the top of the list of things that can help.
Introducing: Videos!
I’m happy to be unveiling my latest website addition: The Videos Page!
Ostomy Chat with Amber Wallace (Part 3): Answering Questions About Ostomy Life
In this vide, we laugh and talk about some of the “silly” questions we asked about our surgery, as well as some of the questions we’ve received about living with an ostomy.
Introducing: Ostomeme!
Announcing a humor website designed specifically for patients who are chronically ill and/or who live with an ostomy!
Is it an Ostomy Bag or an Ostomy Pouch??
Describing the medical appliance that someone living with an ostomy would wear, is it better to call it an “ostomy bag” or an “ostomy pouch”?
Ostomy Chat with Amber Wallace (Part 2): Adapting to Change After Surgery
Discussing strategies on how to adapt to life after ostomy surgery with two experienced ostomates. This is part 2 of 3 in the series.
#IBDAdvocacytag!
I was tagged by my friend Megan, The Front Butt YouTuber to be part of her IBD Advocacy Tag campaign – so I did!
Ostomy Chat with Amber Wallace (Part 1): The New Patient Experience
Talking about the new ostomy patient experience and tips on how to better adapt and cope with the new changes.
Are Ostomy Pouch Liners Really Flushable or Biodegradable?
In this article, I explore the claims made by ostomy pouch liner manufacturers and look at whether these products are as flushable or biodegradable as they’re made out to be.
Featured: Guts & Glory Podcast! Talking Veganism, Sex, and Why Men Aren’t Health Advocates
I did a second podcast with Guts & Glory!