It may come as a surprise to you, but did you know that your ostomy supplies can and do expire? Yup, but there’s an easy way to find out how “fresh” your products are, and in this article I’ll be explaining what to look for.
Leaks
Untimely Leaks: OSTOMY TIPS (w/ video)
I had the unfortunate experience of an appliance leak while out, but preparedness helped me deal with it without too much trouble. Here’s a real-time, uncut video of how I handled it:
Dealing With Ostomy Leaks – OSTOMY TIPS (w/ video)
Nothing can be more upsetting to an ostomate than leaks. While they’re often easy enough to deal with when you’ve got your supplies at hand, they are still an inconvenience, and quite embarrassing.
Eakin Cohesive Seals (“Eakin Rings”) – REVIEW (w/ video)
One of the most recognized products in the ostomy world are Eakin Cohesive Seals.
6:30am Me: An Unfortunate Morning as an Ostomate
This is a record of events from what it was like waking up this morning.
My Ostomy travel kit – Feb, 2014
Inspired by another fellow blogger, I’ve decided to finally get a proper EDC (every day carry) bag for my ostomy supplies. This new bag is replacing a MUCH LARGER tactical shoulder bag, which I may still use for hikes or whenever more supplies are needed.