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What’s in your stoma powder? An update from Hollister
Several days after posting my What’s In Your Stoma Powder? article, Hollister emailed me again with some disappointing information: Their Adapt Stoma Powder DOES contain animal products. I’ve updated my original post
Pre-op done – T-minus 3 days to surgery
It’s been 11 weeks since my ileostomy, and things have been going really well, but I knew going into that surgery that it wouldn’t be the last and now it’s
Hollister M9 ostomy pouch deodorant – REVIEW
I received a sample of the Hollister M9 deodorant and I’ve been using thoroughly over the past week. In this review, I’ll cover the products use, effectiveness and cost.
Happy World Vegan Day 2013!
Let us celebrate the efforts being made by the millions of us worldwide who are choosing not to partake in the suffering, killing and ownership of animals. May our compassion
What’s in Your Stoma Powder?
Being vegan when it comes to food isn’t usually difficult, but when it comes to medication, supplements, and medical supplies, things can get challenging. Becoming an ostomate means that we’re
IBD/Ostomy nutrition – tips
Food substitutions may be required if your digestive problems extend to more than just having a stoma. For some of us with IBD (Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s), there may be
SG3 Pouch Deodorant – REVIEW
I’ve been trying out several pouch deodorants lately, Coloplast Brava, Hollister M9 and the SG3 pouch deodorant from O.O.S Medical. I received a sample of the SG3 deodorant and I’ve
What I ate… Oct 28, 2013
I logged today’s food intake to see where I’m at nutritionally and without any supplementation. The only thing missing from my log was a wonderful hibiscus and lemon juice tea
Preparing for surgery – what to bring.
I’ll be heading in for my second surgery soon. This time it will be to remove my rectum. For my ileostomy surgery, I brought a lot of stuff to the
Stealth Belt – REVIEW
One of the issues that many ostomates face is that they’re often confronted with challenges when it comes to clothing and their new stoma. For some, having a pouch means they
What’s for dinner? Oct 21, 2013
I love simple, quick meals – especially when it’s nutritious and delicious :) Tonight I made one of those meals. It took about 15 minutes to prepare, plus whatever time
Salads – Impossible you say?
Before getting my ileostomy, I combed support forums to see what foods people were eating with their ileostomy. To my disappointment, it seems that a lot of people were avoiding
Hitler Reacts to the Confusion about IBD and IBS: PARODY (video)
No matter how hard advocates try, it seems that everyone still confuses IBD with IBS. In this parody of the famous bunker scene from the movie Downfall (2004), Hitler is given
Ostomy Diet: What to Eat in the First Six Weeks (w/ video)
I was fortunate to have received quite a bit of information about what foods to eat (and avoid) following my ileostomy surgery. The information was quite important because it was
Niltac (Sensi-Care) Adhesive Remover Wipes: REVIEW (w/ video)
Perhaps one of the most useful ostomy supplies (for me at least) are adhesive remover products. Not only do they make removing my wafer a snap, but they clean up
Not All Support Is Good Support (w/ video)
I enjoy visiting support forums and local support groups, but for many years I tended to avoided them. The problem with most support forums (and this extends beyond forums that
Don’t Feel Sorry That I Have an Ostomy
“Is your ostomy permanent?” I’ve come across that question many times since having my ostomy, but it seems that when I answer that question (with a “yes”, obviously), I get
Russell Elleven: Interview
I’m so happy to be bringing you this interview with Rev. Russell Elleven, DMin, BCC, CWP, “The Minister of Health”. I was contact by Russell very soon after I started my