Dealing with Thick Ostomy Output – OSTOMY TIPS (w/ video)

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Output from an ileostomy is generally liquid or loose, but some of us have thick ostomy output which can be difficult to manage.  Colostomates also tend to have thicker output, but it’s typically drier, formed and far less frequent.

Because I have an ileostomy, I’ll be focusing on ways in which I’ve handled thick output.  These may or may not work if you have a colostomy (or you may not have the same challenges).

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Has my diet changed after getting my ostomy?

How an ostomy changed how I eat

During my last giveaway, I had asked readers to send in their questions about anything related to IBD, ostomy or my vegan lifestyle.  I received some great questions, but several people asked how my diet has changed since getting my ostomy. It’s a great question for anyone who might be headed for surgery, so here’s what my experience has been like.

Please remember that my experience may not reflect what your experience has been or will be. 

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My first ileoscopy

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It’s all done. Over with. Finished.  I was given my first ileoscopy yesterday and it was an interesting experience to say the least!

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OstoBuddy App – REVIEW (w/ video)

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Symptom tracking apps seem to be available just about everywhere, but ostomy management apps are sorely lacking. Fortunately, one genius developer has come up with a solution, and he calls it OstoBuddy. OstoBuddy, which is available for both Android and iOS, is an ostomy supply tracker, history recording app, and appliance change reminder. In this review I’ll be covering those aspects of the app, which I purchased for myself through both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

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