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 Life
Featuring articles dealing with many aspects of living as an ostomate, including public perception, mental health, and coping.
World Ostomy Day 2018 – Speaking Out Changes Lives
October 6, 2018 – Happy World Ostomy Day! The theme this year is, “Speaking out changes lives”, and boy does it ever!
Tobacco Warning Labels: Offensive to Ostomates?
Once in a while, the media or a government agency will say something that deeply offends ostomates.
Ostomy Questions Answered: Reversals? Intimacy? Surgical Complications? (video)
In this video, we explore audience questions about ostomy reversal surgery, intimacy after surgery, and more!
Life With an Ostomy: Becoming Your Own Advocate (video)
Life with an ostomy can be either easy or a challenge depending on how you approach it.
Ostomy Chat with Amber Wallace (Part 3): Answering Questions About Ostomy Life
This is part three (the last in the series) of my video chat with Amber Wallace.
Is it an Ostomy Bag or an Ostomy Pouch??
I’ve had a few people write to me asking why I use the term “ostomy bag” when talking about ostomies, rather than “pouch”. I’d like to address this very interesting topic in this article!
Ostomy Chat with Amber Wallace (Part 2): Adapting to Change After Surgery
I had the pleasure of doing a video interview/chat with a fellow ostomate, Amber Wallace, and I’m so happy to be sharing another video in this series!
Ostomy Chat with Amber Wallace (Part 1): The New Patient Experience
I had the pleasure of doing a video interview/chat with a fellow ostomate, Amber Wallace, and I’m so happy to be sharing this new series with you!
Are Ostomy Pouch Liners Really Flushable or Biodegradable?
I’m an environmentalist at heart, and while I don’t claim to be perfect, I do try to be mindful of my impact.