When I had my ileostomy surgery, my kids were eleven and eight years old. I was quite open with them about my surgery and what was involved, but I know that it can be a challenge for some parents.
In this article, I hope to share some ideas on how to approach this topic with young kids so you are both comfortable talking about the surgery and the life that follows it.
This is a topic that I really wish I could have written sooner, as I know many ostomates have trouble building confidence after their surgery.
It may come as a surprise to you, but did you know that your ostomy supplies can and do expire? Yup, but there’s an easy way to find out how “fresh” your products are, and in this article I’ll be explaining what to look for.
The cold and flu are part of life, and everyone will get one or the other at some point in the year. While there are ways of helping to prevent these, once you’ve got them, you’re fighting for the next week.
When I had tested the one-piece SenSura Mio appliance, I was a bit disappointed but found enough strong points to recommend it to most ostomates. The two-piece system has been something that I’ve been looking forward to trying, and here’s my review!
Disclosure: This review is based on samples I received through the Coloplast customer service dept, as well as samples received during a patient feedback program. No other compensation was provided, and both my experience and opinions are completely my own.
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.
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.
New ostomy products get me excited, and nothing excites me more than a new ostomy appliance. I’ve been fortunate enough to be the first North American patient to use the new Flexima 3S by B. Braun, and I’m so happy to be finally able to present this review.
Disclaimer: B. Braun has provided me sample products to use for this review ahead of the official, North American product launch. As with all my other reviews, I’ve received no other compensation, and my opinions are purely my own.
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.
StomaCloak has been marketed to offer something beyond a standard ostomy pouch cover. I have been lucky enough to have received one by StomaCloak, and I’d like to give a product overview in this post.