An ostomy EDC (every day carry) kit is priceless if you’re faced with an emergency leak or bag change while out of your home. When I put together my 2014 EDC kit, I had a few extras in there that I thought I might need soon after surgery. In this post, I’ll give you a run down of my 2015 travel kit with tips on how to put together your own.
Crap Ostomates Say: Ostomy Humor (video)
Megan (The Front Butt Youtuber) and I have collaborated in a video series about the funny stuff some ostomates say. If you like these, we’ll be sure to make more.
Ostomy Wrap by Awestomy! REVIEW (w/ video)
A good ostomy wrap can make certain situations with an ostomy a lot easier, and Awestomy! is a brand that’s had a good reputation for making quality wraps. Today, I’ll be reviewing the men’s ostomy wrap from Awestomy!
I Was in Remission (and why that didn’t matter)
One lesson I’ve learned about IBD is that our symptoms can often be very misleading, and they sometimes don’t correlate with what’s actually going on in our gut. This can pose several problems as a patient and for the GI treating us.
Made it to the WEGO Health Activist Awards Finals!
The finalists for the 4th Annual WEGO Health Activist Awards have been chosen, and I’ve made it through as one of the “Best Kept Secrets“!
Guest Post: Veganism 101 for IBDers and Ostomates
Saying “I’m vegan“, is something which raises as many eyebrows as saying “I’m an ostomate” or “I have Crohn’s Disease“, but I can say it with confidence because living an ethical and compassionate lifestyle can be highly rewarding (and pretty easy).
IBD Round Table Special – Meet Eric of Vegan Ostomy
I had an opportunity to be interviewed live on a special edition of the IBD Round Table, hosted by Frank Garufi Jr. of The Crohn’s and Colitis Effect. There were so many great questions coming from both Frank and the viewers on the live chat, and I had a blast!
Healing the Skin around the Stoma – OSTOMY TIPS (w/ Video)
The ideal appliance will fit in a way that protects your skin while also providing a durable, and secure fit. Unfortunately, not every ostomate can achieve this balance so easily, so many will experience a breakdown of skin around the stoma.