Anyone with an ostomy will tell you that sometimes their stoma will often act as if it has a mind of its own!
Hernias
The Winter Ostomate : Shoveling Snow
Love it or hate it, winter is here, and for many people, this means shoveling snow. For an ostomate, this could increase the risk of developing a parastomal hernia (one of my biggest fears), so it’s extremely important to take special care.
Below you’ll find some strategies to help deal with snow.