Ostomy surgery can be stressful, even when you’re prepared.
Accessories
Ostomy Accessories Guide: Disposal Products
Ostomy disposal products allow you to conveniently discard soiled ostomy supplies, but they can come with some added benefits over simply throwing supplies into the trash.
Glossary of Ostomy Terms
Terms like, “pancaking” or “burping” may sound like they’re describing a Sunday brunch, but in reality, ostomates have many clever words to describe what’s going on in their lives.
Ostomy Accessories Guide: Accessory Belts
Accessory belts are a common accessory for ostomates, but it’s important to know how to use them effectively. Here’s an overview.
Stoma Protector : REVIEW
Stoma guards are often exclusively worn to protect someone from injuring their stoma.
Sex with an Ostomy: Tips for Better Intimacy (w/ video)
Ostomates shouldn’t be affraid to talk about sex. So let’s start.
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Ostomy Amigo: REVIEW (w/ video)
The Ostomy Amigo caught my attention many months before it was launched, not only because it was made by a company not far from where I live, but because the idea itself is pure genius!
Ostomy Protector Seat Belt Cover: REVIEW
Some ostomates have concerns about wearing a seat belt, while other ostomates have had problems while trying. The Ostomy Protector aims to help with this problem by providing a unique solution to protecting your stoma.
Secrets to Dressing With an Ostomy: Tips for Men and Women (w/ video)
Here’s the presentation I gave at an ostomy education event for World Ostomy Day 2016!
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One Pass Ostomy Draining Device (OPODD): REVIEW
Some ostomates are challenged when it comes time to empty their bag, finding it frustrating to get completely clean. This can be especially difficult for caregivers and ostomates with limited mobility. Can the OPODD (One Pass Ostomy Draining Device) help? We’ll find out in this review.