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“Mastering Life with an Ostomy” Part 3 of 3 (w/video)

November 14, 2018November 14, 2018 by VeganOstomyCategories Ostomy Care and Tips5 Comments
Mastering life with an ostomy part 3

Welcome to part three of my “Mastering Life with an Ostomy” series!

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“Mastering Life with an Ostomy” Part 2 of 3 (w/video)

November 6, 2018April 21, 2020 by VeganOstomyCategories Ostomy Care and Tips2 Comments
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Welcome to part two of my “Mastering Life with an Ostomy” series!

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“Mastering Life with an Ostomy” Part 1 of 3 (w/video)

October 31, 2018November 6, 2018 by VeganOstomyCategories Ostomy Care and Tips10 Comments

I was invited by the Reno Ostomy Association to speak to their group and share some of my tips for people living with an ostomy and also caregivers.

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My Interview with OstomyLife at WOCN 2018! (Video)

September 20, 2018September 20, 2018 by VeganOstomyCategories Interviews7 Comments
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Back in June, I was invited to be on a panel for Shield HealthCare to discuss ostomy life. But I also had a chance to sit with one of my heroes for an interview.

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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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Life With an Ostomy: Becoming Your Own Advocate (video)

May 15, 2018May 23, 2018 by VeganOstomyCategories IBD Life, Ostomy Life, Personal1 Comment
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Life with an ostomy can be either easy or a challenge depending on how you approach it.

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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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    • 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
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      • Vegan/Non-Vegan Supplies
      • Ostomy Clothing Suppliers
      • Where to get free samples
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      • *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*
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      • Showering tips
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  • 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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      • Deodorants (ostomy)
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