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      • What I eat
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      • Enhancing Nutrient Absorption
      • Track Your Nutrient Intake
      • Protein: What, Why, and How
      • Vitamin B12: Are You Getting It?
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    • 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
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      • Why remission may not matter
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Ostomy related problems

The “Crusting Technique” Explained! (w/ video)

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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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Categories Ostomy Care and Tips

Why Do Stomas Change Their Size? (w/ video)

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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Categories Ostomy Care and Tips

Introducing: Videos!

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I’m happy to be unveiling my latest website addition: The Videos Page!

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Categories Announcements

Coloplast Sensura Mio High-Output ostomy bags: Overview (w/ video)

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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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Categories Product Reviews

WEBINAR: Living with an Ostomy 101 – Surviving and Thriving the First Six Months and Beyond

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I had the pleasure of being a panelist during the “Living with an Ostomy 101” webinar that was hosted by Corstrata last month.

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Categories Ostomy Care and Tips

Dealing with Ostomy Product Overload! (w/ video)

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Ostomy surgery can be stressful, even when you’re prepared.

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Categories Ostomy Care and Tips

How to Burp an Ostomy Bag (w/ video)

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The term “burping” isn’t something you’d expect to go hand in hand with ostomy care, but it is something that ileostomates and colostomates should familiarize themselves with.

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Categories Ostomy Care and Tips

Featured on the Guts and Glory Podcast! Ups and Downs of Being an Ostomate

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I got meet up with two great gals to discuss life with an ostomy on their “Guts and Glory” podcast!

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Ostomy Accessories Guide: Disposal Products

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World Ostomy Day 2017 : The Path to Accepting Your Ostomy

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October 7th, 2017 – It’s another World Ostomy Day, and this year I’d like to discuss the truth about having an ostomy and ways to reach acceptance.

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Categories Ostomy Care and Tips, Ostomy Life
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Healing the Skin around the Stoma – OSTOMY TIPS (w/ Video)

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Ostomy Appliance Won’t Stick? Here Are Some Tips (w/ video)

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Dealing with liquid ostomy output – OSTOMY TIPS (w/ video)

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Dressing with an Ostomy: A Clothing Guide for Women

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  • ABOUT
    • About This Site
    • About Me
    • Support This Site
    • Contact Me
  • OSTOMY
    • 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
      • Emergency/Travel Kit
      • Vegan/Non-Vegan Supplies
      • Ostomy Clothing Suppliers
      • Where to get free samples
    • OSTOMY CARE
      • *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*
      • Sex and Intimacy
      • Showering tips
      • Travel
  • 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
    • Announcements & Events
    • General Topics / Humor
    • Interviews / Patient Stories
    • *Resources / Links*
    • Personal Blog
    • Vegan Topics
  • PRODUCT REVIEWS
  • VIDEOS
  • FORUMS
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