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All About Stoma Caps!

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In the past, I’ve discussed regular and high-capacity ostomy bags, but I never went into detail about the smallest bag of them all: stoma caps!

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Categories Ostomy Care and Tips

Is it an Ostomy Bag or an Ostomy Pouch??

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I’ve had a few people write to me asking why I use the term “ostomy bag” when talking about ostomies, rather than “pouch”. I’d like to address this very interesting topic in this article!

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Categories Ostomy Life

Coloplast Sensura Mio High-Output ostomy bags: Overview (w/ video)

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If you’re a fan of the Coloplast SenSura Mio line and you have a high-output stoma, have I got something for you!

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A Practical Guide to Ostomy Filter Stickers (w/ video)

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When I was a new ostomate, I remember seeing sheets of stickers included with my ostomy bags and had no idea what they were for.

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How to Burp an Ostomy Bag (w/ video)

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The term “burping” isn’t something you’d expect to go hand in hand with ostomy care, but it is something that ileostomates and colostomates should familiarize themselves with.

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Ostomy Accessories Guide: Disposal Products

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Ostomy Accessories Guide: Accessory Belts

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Coloplast Brava Protective Rings: REVIEW (w/ video)

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Barrier rings can help to prevent ostomy leaks, but most barrier rings get gooey and melt. Brava Protective Rings are Coloplast’s solution to this problem. But do they work?

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Coloplast Brava Lubricating Deodorant Sachets: REVIEW (w/ video)

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An ostomy product that I’ve used for many years is the Coloplast Brava Lubricating Deodorant.

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Using the Osto EZ-Vent on the Coloplast Sensura Mio (w/ video)

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The Osto EZ-Vent is a pretty cool little product that helps you remove gas from your ostomy bag without the need to “burp” your bag at the coupling or outlet.

While it can be installed easily on many bags, there are a few that aren’t as compatible. One of those is the Coloplast Sensura Mio, which has a large pre-filter and a double layer of plastic.

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Healing the Skin around the Stoma – OSTOMY TIPS (w/ Video)

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Ostomy Appliance Won’t Stick? Here Are Some Tips (w/ video)

Dealing with liquid output

Dealing with liquid ostomy output – OSTOMY TIPS (w/ video)

a lady's guide to dressing with an ostomy

Dressing with an Ostomy: A Clothing Guide for Women

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  • ABOUT
    • About This Site
    • About Me
    • Support This Site
    • Contact Me
  • OSTOMY
    • OSTOMY 101
      • Glossary of Ostomy Terms
      • What Is An Ostomy?
      • Ostomy FAQs
      • Preparing for surgery
      • How to Change an Appliance
      • When to Change Your Appliance
    • OSTOMY SUPPLIES
      • *Product Reviews*
      • Guide to Ostomy Accessories
      • Guide to Ostomy Supplies
      • Emergency/Travel Kit
      • Vegan/Non-Vegan Supplies
      • Ostomy Clothing Suppliers
      • Where to get free samples
    • OSTOMY CARE
      • *All care articles*
      • Appliance Won’t Stick?
      • Ostomy Blockages
      • Preventing Leaks
      • Managing Ostomy Odors
      • Healing Damaged Skin
    • OSTOMY LIFE
      • Building Confidence
      • Clothing Guide: WOMEN
      • Clothing Guide: MEN
      • *Diet and Nutrition*
      • Sex and Intimacy
      • Showering tips
      • Travel
  • DIET
    • GETTING STARTED
      • *All Diet related articles*
      • Hospital Food: Making the Best of It
      • Ostomy Diet: First 6 weeks
      • Ostomy Diet: Beyond Your Recovery
      • Hydration Tips
      • How to find a Dietitian
    • FOOD !
      • Are plant-based diets healthy?
      • *Food Gallery*
      • What I eat
      • Nutrition tips & Food Substitutions
    • NUTRIENTS
      • Enhancing Nutrient Absorption
      • Track Your Nutrient Intake
      • Protein: What, Why, and How
      • Vitamin B12: Are You Getting It?
  • IBD
    • IBD 101
      • What is IBD?
      • *IBD Topics and Tips*
      • To the Newly Diagnosed
    • ADVICE
      • Colonoscopy Prep: TIPS
      • Laughing at Crohn’s Disease
      • Not All Support Is Good
      • Software to help Manage IBD
    • THE NOT SO GOOD
      • Stuff You Don’t Hear About IBD
      • Extraintestinal Manifestations
      • Why remission may not matter
      • Perianal Disease
  • MORE
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    • General Topics / Humor
    • Interviews / Patient Stories
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