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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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Ostomy Accessories Guide: Hernia Belts

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Ostomy Accessories Guide: Shower Covers

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Ostomy Accessories Guide: Ostomy Wraps

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I Celebrated My 4th “Stomaversary”! (w/ video)

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August 21, 2017 – It’s hard to believe that it’s been four years since I had my ostomy surgery!

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Categories Announcements, Ostomy Life, Personal

How Often Does an Ostomy Bag Need to Be Emptied? (w/ video)

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A question I get asked often is, “How many times should I be emptying my ostomy bag?”.

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Ostomy Accessories Guide: Seatbelt Protectors

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Ostomy Accessories Guide: Stoma Guards

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Ostomy Accessories Guide: Pouch Covers

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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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    Using stoma paste to stop leakage. Help!

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    Dog treat bag as an "ostomy pocket"... it works!

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    • About This Site
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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
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    • General Topics / Humor
    • Interviews / Patient Stories
    • *Resources / Links*
    • Personal Blog
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