Category: Ostomy Life | Page 2

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.

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I had the pleasure of visiting Orlando, Florida for both AIBD 2017 and the IBD Social Circle Summit.

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October 7th, 2017 – It’s another World Ostomy Day, and this year I’d like to discuss the truth about having an ostomy and ways to reach acceptance.

August 21, 2017 – It’s hard to believe that it’s been four years since I had my ostomy surgery!

When people find out that I have an ostomy, a common question they as is “Why not get a J-Pouch?”.

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.

Ostomates shouldn’t be afraid to talk about sex. So let’s start.

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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.

Hospitals aren’t known for serving 5-star meals, but that doesn’t mean you have to suffer through them.

You made it! Now that you’ve landed and have an awesome time ahead, there are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind.

In this article, I’ll be going over some tips to enjoying your trip when you are at your destination.