Yesterday, I had a pretty normal morning… emptied my pouch at 7am and then again at 10:30am. For brunch, I had some leftover rice with avocado, followed by two medium-sized apples.
Ostomy related problems
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.
First major leak – meltdown averted
6am on a Monday morning. I wake up in a haze, ballooned pouch at my side, but something was wrong…
Enhancing Nutrient Absorption – TIPS
“IT’S NOT WHAT YOU EAT, IT’S WHAT YOU ABSORB”
When it comes to nutrition, that’s the golden rule. You hear a lot about how eating a healthy diet will improve your health, but that’s only IF you absorb the nutrients from your food. For most healthy people, this isn’t a big problem, but if you have a digestive disorder or if you’re eating a plant-based diet, there are things you can do to enhance the absorption of nutrients.
ConvaTec Diamonds all-in-one ostomy pouch sachet – REVIEW
Liquid output, “ballooning” and odor – three problems that many ostomates are faced with on a daily basis.
Osto EZ-Vent – REVIEW
One problem that most, if not all, ostomates face is pouch ballooning.
Ballooning is caused when gas fills your ostomy pouch and has nowhere to go. The result can be a very inflated pouch that can end up causing a leak or even a full-on explosion!