Ostomy Care and Tips
Featuring ostomy care guides, tips and tricks, and advice on how to manage a stoma.
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?”.
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.
Ostomy Hack: Irrigating Your Ostomy Bag Using the Osto-EZ Vent
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a better way to flush your drainable ostomy bag with water every time you empty it? Here’s a cool trick using a product you may already be familiar with.
Stealth Belt vs. ComfortBelt: Which Ostomy Support Belt is Best? (w/ video)
Stealth Belt or ComfortBelt? I get asked which belt is better about 22346145 times a day (more or less), so it’s time to finally put these heavyweights in the ring and see who comes out on top!
How to Easily Rotate Your Ostomy Bag : Ostomy Hack
I love wearing my ostomy bag sideways, but some people may find it difficult to adjust to, especially when it comes to emptying their appliance.