Changing an ostomy appliance doesn’t have to be complicated, but there are a few things you’ll want to do in order to do it right.
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Dealing with liquid ostomy output – OSTOMY TIPS (w/ video)
I had previously written about dealing with thick ostomy output, but many ileostomates have the opposite problem: liquid output. In this post, I’d like to go over a few tips that you can use to thicken up your output. These tips apply to colostomates who have loose stools but are directed more towards ileostomates.
Dealing with Thick Ostomy Output – OSTOMY TIPS (w/ video)
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).
Has my diet changed after getting my ostomy?
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.
Dealing With Ostomy Pouch Odors – OSTOMY TIPS (w/ video)
Bathroom odors can be an embarrassing challenge for anyone, but ostomates have a few advantages when it comes to odor control. In this post, I’ll be going over the most popular (and a few DIY) options of dealing with ostomy pouch odors.
1pc vs 2pc Ostomy Appliance – OSTOMY TIPS (w/ video)
Ostomates have a lot of options to choose from when it comes to pouching systems, but it’s not always clear what the advantages and disadvantages are between a one-piece or a two-piece system. I hope that you’ll be able to learn the differences in the following post.
Happy Stomaversary! My First Year With an Ostomy
August 21, 2014: It’s hard to believe that a year ago today I was at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto having my colon removed and getting it replaced with an ileostomy.
My first ileoscopy
It’s all done. Over with. Finished. I was given my first ileoscopy yesterday and it was an interesting experience to say the least!
OstoBuddy App – REVIEW (w/ video)
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.
Ileoscopy prep – getting scoped through a stoma
On July 9th, 2014, I was scoped as a follow-up to my ostomy surgery and to also make sure that my Crohn’s hasn’t spread to my small intestine.