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      • How to Change an Appliance
      • When to Change Your Appliance
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      • *All care articles*
      • Appliance Won’t Stick?
      • Ostomy Blockages
      • Preventing Leaks
      • Managing Ostomy Odors
      • Healing Damaged Skin
    • OSTOMY LIFE
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      • Clothing Guide: WOMEN
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    • GETTING STARTED
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      • Hospital Food: Making the Best of It
      • Ostomy Diet: First 6 weeks
      • Ostomy Diet: Beyond Your Recovery
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      • Are plant-based diets healthy?
      • *Food Gallery*
      • What I eat
      • Nutrition tips & Food Substitutions
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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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      • What is IBD?
      • *IBD Topics and Tips*
      • To the Newly Diagnosed
    • ADVICE
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      • Laughing at Crohn’s Disease
      • Not All Support Is Good
      • Software to help Manage IBD
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      • Stuff You Don’t Hear About IBD
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  • 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
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      • 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
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Introducing: Ostomeme!

April 20, 2018January 3, 2019 by VeganOstomyCategories Announcements5 Comments
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I’m very proud to announce Ostomeme, a new project that I’ve been working on!

Read moreIntroducing: Ostomeme!

Is it an Ostomy Bag or an Ostomy Pouch??

April 17, 2018May 12, 2018 by VeganOstomyCategories Ostomy Life36 Comments
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I’ve had a few people write to me asking why I use the term “ostomy bag” when talking about ostomies, rather than “pouch”. I’d like to address this very interesting topic in this article!

Read moreIs it an Ostomy Bag or an Ostomy Pouch??

Ostomy Chat with Amber Wallace (Part 2): Adapting to Change After Surgery

April 11, 2018April 11, 2018 by VeganOstomyCategories Ostomy Life, Personal1 Comment
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I had the pleasure of doing a video interview/chat with a fellow ostomate, Amber Wallace, and I’m so happy to be sharing another video in this series!

Read moreOstomy Chat with Amber Wallace (Part 2): Adapting to Change After Surgery

Ostomy Chat with Amber Wallace (Part 1): The New Patient Experience

March 28, 2018March 30, 2018 by VeganOstomyCategories Ostomy Life, Personal16 Comments
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I had the pleasure of doing a video interview/chat with a fellow ostomate, Amber Wallace, and I’m so happy to be sharing this new series with you!

Read moreOstomy Chat with Amber Wallace (Part 1): The New Patient Experience

Are Ostomy Pouch Liners Really Flushable or Biodegradable?

March 20, 2018March 30, 2018 by VeganOstomyCategories Ostomy Life38 Comments
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I’m an environmentalist at heart, and while I don’t claim to be perfect, I do try to be mindful of my impact.

Read moreAre Ostomy Pouch Liners Really Flushable or Biodegradable?

Featured: Guts & Glory Podcast! Talking Veganism, Sex, and Why Men Aren’t Health Advocates

March 15, 2018March 15, 2018 by VeganOstomyCategories PersonalLeave a comment
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I did a second podcast with Guts & Glory!

Read moreFeatured: Guts & Glory Podcast! Talking Veganism, Sex, and Why Men Aren’t Health Advocates

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

March 6, 2018March 30, 2018 by VeganOstomyCategories Ostomy Care and Tips13 Comments
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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!

Read moreThe “Crusting Technique” Explained! (w/ video)

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

March 1, 2018March 6, 2018 by VeganOstomyCategories Ostomy Care and Tips15 Comments
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!

Read moreWhy Do Stomas Change Their Size? (w/ video)

The Importance of Stoma Site Marking (w/ video)

February 20, 2018May 15, 2018 by VeganOstomyCategories Ostomy Care and Tips, Ostomy Life16 Comments
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Quite a few factors influence whether someone’s stoma will have a tendency to be problematic or not, and a well-placed stoma is at the top of the list of things that can help.

Read moreThe Importance of Stoma Site Marking (w/ video)

Introducing: Videos!

January 30, 2018January 30, 2018 by VeganOstomyCategories AnnouncementsLeave a comment
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I’m happy to be unveiling my latest website addition: The Videos Page!

Read moreIntroducing: Videos!

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  • 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
    • FEATURED
      • * SEE ALL REVIEWS *
    • A-D
      • Accessories (ostomy)
      • Adhesive Removers
      • Barrier Rings
      • Clothing/Wraps
      • Deodorants (ostomy)
    • E-P
      • Gelling products
      • Pouch covers
      • Pouching systems (wafers, pouches)
    • Q-Z
      • Stoma Guards
      • Wafer extenders
      • Software
      • Vegan Products (food)
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