On March 15th, 2017 I spoke to the members of Ostomy Toronto as a guest speaker.
Ostomy Care and Tips
Featuring ostomy care guides, tips and tricks, and advice on how to manage a stoma.
Canadian Disability Tax Credit: OSTOMY TIPS
Here in Canada, ostomates often have to pay for ostomy supplies out-of-pocket.
Walt Disney World Resorts with an Ostomy or IBD: TIPS (w/ video)
Ask a kid one place they’d want to visit, and Disney will be at the top of their list. Adults are no different, and a visit to a Disney park is often somewhere on our bucket list.
Sex with an Ostomy: Tips for Better Intimacy (w/ video)
Ostomates shouldn’t be afraid to talk about sex. So let’s start.
How to Measure Your Stoma: Ostomy Tips
A crucial skill that anyone with an ostomy should know is how to measure their stoma. Not only does it help to prevent leaks, but it can help to extend appliance wear time, and save your skin!
Universal Studios with an Ostomy or IBD: TIPS (w/ video)
Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida is one of those places that you have to put on your bucket list. If you have an ostomy and/or IBD there may be a few things you should know ahead of time.
Secrets to Dressing With an Ostomy: Tips for Men and Women (w/ video)
Here’s the presentation I gave at an ostomy education event for World Ostomy Day 2016!
How a Simple Word Swap Can Change Your Perspective
I love “mind hacks”, that is, something you can do to make your brain think a little differently.
Using the Osto EZ-Vent on the Coloplast Sensura Mio (w/ video)
The Osto EZ-Vent is a pretty cool little product that helps you remove gas from your ostomy bag without the need to “burp” your bag at the coupling or outlet.
While it can be installed easily on many bags, there are a few that aren’t as compatible. One of those is the Coloplast Sensura Mio, which has a large pre-filter and a double layer of plastic.
When to Change Your Ostomy Appliance
In this blog post I’ll be answering a question that many new ostomates have: when should I change my appliance?