Heat and sweat are a challenge for many ostomates. Reduced wear time is common, but some ostomates have major issues with their appliance peeling or not sticking at all. Enter the coolWafer, which has been designed to cool the area around your stoma and under your wafer.
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Cymed 1pc Drainable Appliance w/ MicroSkin : REVIEW (w/ video)
I previously reviewed a two-piece ostomy appliance by Cymed in which I gave it a less than stellar rating. Since then you guys have been asking me to review the one-piece, so here it is!
Using the Osto EZ-Vent on the Coloplast Sensura Mio (w/ video)
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.
When to Change Your Ostomy Appliance
In this blog post I’ll be answering a question that many new ostomates have: when should I change my appliance?
Hollister FormaFlex Moldable Wafer: REVIEW (w/ video)
Moldable wafers aren’t too common, but both ConvaTec and Hollister offer their own unique versions of this category of product. In this review, I’ll be looking at Hollister’s FormaFlex product!
Traveling with an Ostomy | PART 3 | Enjoying Your Trip
You made it! Now that you’ve landed and have an awesome time ahead, there are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind.
In this article, I’ll be going over some tips to enjoying your trip when you are at your destination.
When You’re in a Pinch, Here’s How to Find Ostomy Supplies
Imagine this: You head to the cottage for the weekend and bring along a spare ostomy appliance “just in case”. That spare is needed soon after because of a leak and you’re left with nothing extra.
Traveling with an Ostomy | PART 2 | At the Airport & on a Plane (w/video)
Now that you’ve planned and packed up for your trip, you’re all ready to get to your destination. First, you’ll have to get through the airport and onto a plane.
In this article, I’ll be covering tips on how to make this stage in your travel plans go by smoothly.
C&S Ostomy Pouch Cover: REVIEW
A great pouch cover can add style and comfort to your ostomy appliance, and I’m always on the lookout for new ones to wear.
Traveling with an Ostomy | Part 1 | Preparing for Your Trip (w/video)
Preparing for travel can be stressful and hectic as it is, but when you’ve got an ostomy there are a few extra things that you’ll want to be aware of.