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  • 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
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      • *Product Reviews*
      • Guide to Ostomy Accessories
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      • 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?
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      • 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
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  • 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
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Colostomy

Ostomy Questions Answered: Reversals? Intimacy? Surgical Complications? (video)

May 23, 2018 by VeganOstomyCategories Ostomy Care and Tips, Ostomy Life1 Comment
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In this video, we explore audience questions about ostomy reversal surgery, intimacy after surgery, and more!

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The “Crusting Technique” Explained! (w/ video)

March 6, 2018March 30, 2018 by VeganOstomyCategories Ostomy Care and Tips13 Comments
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You’ve probably heard of the “crusting technique” if you’ve had your ostomy for a while. But what is it and does it actually work?

In this article, I’ll be answering those questions and more!

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Why Do Stomas Change Their Size? (w/ video)

March 1, 2018January 20, 2021 by VeganOstomyCategories Ostomy Care and Tips17 Comments
Why do stomas change size and shape?

Anyone with an ostomy will tell you that sometimes their stoma will often act as if it has a mind of its own!

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The Importance of Stoma Site Marking (w/ video)

February 20, 2018May 15, 2018 by VeganOstomyCategories Ostomy Care and Tips, Ostomy Life17 Comments
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Quite a few factors influence whether someone’s stoma will have a tendency to be problematic or not, and a well-placed stoma is at the top of the list of things that can help.

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

January 16, 2018October 23, 2018 by VeganOstomyCategories Product Reviews35 Comments
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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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WEBINAR: Living with an Ostomy 101 – Surviving and Thriving the First Six Months and Beyond

January 9, 2018January 9, 2018 by VeganOstomyCategories Ostomy Care and Tips12 Comments
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I had the pleasure of being a panelist during the “Living with an Ostomy 101” webinar that was hosted by Corstrata last month.

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Hollister Premier 1pc with CeraPlus: Review (w/ video)

January 4, 2018September 30, 2019 by VeganOstomyCategories Product Reviews11 Comments
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I’m no stranger to Hollister or their product offering, but the Premier one-piece with CeraPlus piqued my interest due to some interesting benefits.

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Dealing with Ostomy Product Overload! (w/ video)

December 19, 2017April 2, 2018 by VeganOstomyCategories Ostomy Care and Tips10 Comments
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Ostomy surgery can be stressful, even when you’re prepared.

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B. Braun Flexima 1-piece Drainable Ostomy Bag : REVIEW (w/ video)

December 8, 2017November 5, 2019 by VeganOstomyCategories Product Reviews4 Comments
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Having been impressed with past ostomy appliances by B. Braun, I was excited to see what their 1-piece system offered!

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

November 28, 2017April 2, 2018 by VeganOstomyCategories Ostomy Care and Tips20 Comments
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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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  • 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
    • Announcements & Events
    • General Topics / Humor
    • Interviews / Patient Stories
    • *Resources / Links*
    • Personal Blog
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  • PRODUCT REVIEWS
    • FEATURED
      • * SEE ALL REVIEWS *
    • A-D
      • Accessories (ostomy)
      • Adhesive Removers
      • Barrier Rings
      • Clothing/Wraps
      • Deodorants (ostomy)
    • E-P
      • Gelling products
      • Pouch covers
      • Pouching systems (wafers, pouches)
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