Nothing can be more upsetting to an ostomate than leaks. While they’re often easy enough to deal with when you’ve got your supplies at hand, they are still an inconvenience, and quite embarrassing.
VeganOstomy’s 2nd Year Blogiversary + GIVEAWAY (w/ video)
Two years ago, on August 7th, 2013, I decided to start the VeganOstomy blog. Little did I know that it would explode to be the site that it is today, and I look forward to watching it grow each and every week.
3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Using Prednisone
Prednisone. I’ve got more than a few names for it, but it’s helped many people get out of an IBD flare. Unfortunately, it sometimes involves trading your soul to the devil, or at least trading one problem for another.
Vitamin B12: Are You Really Getting It?
Having been vegan for so many years, I’m aware of the significance in getting enough Vitamin B12. But if you have Inflammatory Bowel Disease or an ostomy, did you know that B12 deficiency is also a concern for you too?
Here’s the lowdown on this vitamin!
“Eh Ok Mates” by Joeies: Ostomy Garment REVIEW (w/ video)
Sometimes, an ostomy wrap isn’t the best solution for keeping your ostomy pouch secure and concealed, so I was excited when I came across the company Joeies. They offer a product line specifically designed for ostomates, and I requested their Eh Ok Mate as part of a future project.
Ostomysecrets Swim Trunks & Swim Wrap: OVERVIEW (w/ video)
There are a lot of ostomates who love to spend time at the beach or by the pool, but many will find that swimwear is a bit of a challenge. OstomySecrets has two products made for these ostomates, and I’ll be giving you an overview of those products today.
How to Track Your Nutrient Intake
One of the things I do from time to time is to audit my diet to see if I’m getting in enough nutrients from the food I eat. It was especially important for me to do this while I was in a Crohn’s flare, but it also came in handy after my ostomy surgery.
In this post, I’ll explain how to do this.
Ostomy Diet: Beyond Your Recovery
Once you’ve passed your post-op healing phase (usually six weeks), and you’ve gotten tired of the restricted post-op diet, it’s time to start getting back into a more standard diet that will support you long-term.
Fortunately, most ostomates can return back their old diet, but there are some exceptions that ileostomates should know about.
Thrill-Seekers in Toronto – Ostomy and IBD Meetup (July 11, 2015)
Join me, fellow ostomates, and other IBD’ers for an exciting day at one of my favorite places as of late: Canada’s Wonderland!