Seeing as toilet paper and hand sanitizer has been in short supply due to a considerable amount of “panic buying”, it’s reasonable for anyone using medical supplies to have some concerns.
Ostomy Care and Tips
Featuring ostomy care guides, tips and tricks, and advice on how to manage a stoma.
“Mastering Life with an Ostomy” Part 3 of 3 (w/video)
Welcome to part three of my “Mastering Life with an Ostomy” series!
“Mastering Life with an Ostomy” Part 2 of 3 (w/video)
Welcome to part two of my “Mastering Life with an Ostomy” series!
“Mastering Life with an Ostomy” Part 1 of 3 (w/video)
I was invited by the Reno Ostomy Association to speak to their group and share some of my tips for people living with an ostomy and also caregivers.
All About Stoma Caps!
In the past, I’ve discussed regular and high-capacity ostomy bags, but I never went into detail about the smallest bag of them all: stoma caps!
Ostomy Questions Answered: Reversals? Intimacy? Surgical Complications? (video)
In this video, we explore audience questions about ostomy reversal surgery, intimacy after surgery, and more!
The “Crusting Technique” Explained! (w/ video)
You’ve probably heard of the “crusting technique” if you’ve had your ostomy for a while. But what is it and does it actually work?
In this article, I’ll be answering those questions and more!
Why Do Stomas Change Their Size? (w/ video)
Anyone with an ostomy will tell you that sometimes their stoma will often act as if it has a mind of its own!
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.
WEBINAR: Living with an Ostomy 101 – Surviving and Thriving the First Six Months and Beyond
I had the pleasure of being a panelist during the “Living with an Ostomy 101” webinar that was hosted by Corstrata last month.