I am so honored to be joining a guest panel in a roundtable discussion being hosted by Laura Cox of Shield Healthcare!
Talk About Hidden Disabilities
I had an interesting encounter on the weekend that reminded me of the realities of living with an invisible illness or a hidden disability.
Ostomy Appliance Won’t Stick? Here Are Some Tips (w/ video)
One of the mysteries that some ostomates encounter, is an appliance that simply won’t stick. You might think that adhesives that are designed to stick to human skin would do their job, but sometimes they don’t, and it can be frustrating to deal with.
Everything You Do Is An Achievement: Living With IBD (w/ video)
I dedicate this post to my friends who haven’t been able to catch a break because of IBD.
Through my blog, I’ve tried to share ways that can help improve the quality of life for someone with an ostomy. While I also have Crohn’s Disease, I handled my flares poorly, and so I can’t offer much help to those who are suffering with IBD at this very moment.
B. Braun Flexima 3S Ostomy Wafer & Pouch: REVIEW (w/ video)
New ostomy products get me excited, and nothing excites me more than a new ostomy appliance. I’ve been fortunate enough to be the first North American patient to use the new Flexima 3S by B. Braun, and I’m so happy to be finally able to present this review.
Disclaimer: B. Braun has provided me sample products to use for this review ahead of the official, North American product launch. As with all my other reviews, I’ve received no other compensation, and my opinions are purely my own.
Untimely Leaks: OSTOMY TIPS (w/ video)
I had the unfortunate experience of an appliance leak while out, but preparedness helped me deal with it without too much trouble. Here’s a real-time, uncut video of how I handled it:
Nu-Comfort Ostomy Belt: REVIEW (w/ video)
When you’ve got an ostomy bag hanging off your abdomen, you want it to be comfortable and feel as if it isn’t there.
Ostomy Pouch Ballooning – OSTOMY TIPS (w/ video)
Ballooning: When an ostomy pouch fills with gas, leaving the pouch wearer frustrated and irritated by the football-sized growth that has seemingly appeared out of nowhere.
Happy Stomaversary! My Second Year with an Ostomy!
I’ll be honest, I have no idea where the last year went, but it’s been two years since my ileostomy surgery on August 21st, 2013. Two years since I willingly gave up my diseased colon, and traded it for an ostomy bag – it was the best decision at the time, and I have zero regrets to this day.
StomaDome: REVIEW (w/ video)
I’m a big fan of stoma guards, because they can come in handy in so many situations, but their design often creates a few challenges.
In this review, I’ll be looking at a unique stoma guard called the StomaDome.