Ostomy related problems
Pancaking: A Headache for Ostomates since the 1800’s (w/ video)
I love pancakes, but I don’t like pancaking! In the world of ostomies, pancaking can be a frustrating, challenging and sometimes a messy ordeal. Pancaking applies mostly to colostomates, although some ileostomates with thick stool might experience this too.
The Winter Ostomate : Shoveling Snow
Love it or hate it, winter is here, and for many people, this means shoveling snow. For an ostomate, this could increase the risk of developing a parastomal hernia (one of my biggest fears), so it’s extremely important to take special care.
Below you’ll find some strategies to help deal with snow.
Is Your Ostomy Wafer Cutting You? Here’s a Fix (with video)
I’m pretty happy with the way the skin around my stoma looks, but I’ve had my fair share of challenges with my skin, especially as I was learning to adjust post-surgery.
What to Do with Unused Ostomy Supplies
Sometimes we keep too much “stuff” around, and sometimes that stuff includes ostomy supplies.
Dressing with an Ostomy: A Clothing Guide for Men (with video)
While there are many clothing options for women who have an ostomy, it’s not so easy for men. Surprisingly, I haven’t found many resources which deal with men’s clothing challenges, so I’m hoping this post helps you guys out.
How to Change an Ostomy Appliance (w/ video)
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.
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).
Aqua Seal Ostomy Wafer Extender – REVIEW
Whether you’re looking to protect your ostomy wafer from water, or to just get a more secure fit, wafer extenders have been a popular choice for many ostomates.