If you’re an ileostomate who takes medication or dietary supplements this information will be important.
Tips
The Art of Emptying an Ostomy Bag (w/ video)
One skill that every ostomate has to learn is how to empty a bag. While it might seem pretty straightforward, I’ve come to learn of a few techniques to get the job done, I’d like to share those with you in this post.
Ostomy Appliance Won’t Stick? Here Are Some Tips (w/ video)
One of the mysteries that some ostomates encounter, is an appliance that simply won’t stick. You might think that adhesives that are designed to stick to human skin would do their job, but sometimes they don’t, and it can be frustrating to deal with.
Everything You Do Is An Achievement: Living With IBD (w/ video)
I dedicate this post to my friends who haven’t been able to catch a break because of IBD.
Through my blog, I’ve tried to share ways that can help improve the quality of life for someone with an ostomy. While I also have Crohn’s Disease, I handled my flares poorly, and so I can’t offer much help to those who are suffering with IBD at this very moment.
Untimely Leaks: OSTOMY TIPS (w/ video)
I had the unfortunate experience of an appliance leak while out, but preparedness helped me deal with it without too much trouble. Here’s a real-time, uncut video of how I handled it:
Ostomy Pouch Ballooning – OSTOMY TIPS (w/ video)
Ballooning: When an ostomy pouch fills with gas, leaving the pouch wearer frustrated and irritated by the football-sized growth that has seemingly appeared out of nowhere.
Dealing With Ostomy Leaks – OSTOMY TIPS (w/ video)
Nothing can be more upsetting to an ostomate than leaks. While they’re often easy enough to deal with when you’ve got your supplies at hand, they are still an inconvenience, and quite embarrassing.
Ostomy Diet: Beyond Your Recovery
Once you’ve passed your post-op healing phase (usually six weeks), and you’ve gotten tired of the restricted post-op diet, it’s time to start getting back into a more standard diet that will support you long-term.
Fortunately, most ostomates can return back their old diet, but there are some exceptions that ileostomates should know about.
Disability/Equal Access/Boarding Pass: Ostomy/IBD TIP (w/ video)
Even with a properly managed stoma and predictable appliance wear times, there are still some challenges that an ostomate may face in certain situations.