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.
Videos
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StomaDome: REVIEW (w/ video)
I’m a big fan of stoma guards, because they can come in handy in so many situations, but their design often creates a few challenges.
In this review, I’ll be looking at a unique stoma guard called the StomaDome.
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.
VeganOstomy’s 2nd Year Blogiversary + GIVEAWAY (w/ video)
Two years ago, on August 7th, 2013, I decided to start the VeganOstomy blog. Little did I know that it would explode to be the site that it is today, and I look forward to watching it grow each and every week.
“Eh Ok Mates” by Joeies: Ostomy Garment REVIEW (w/ video)
Sometimes, an ostomy wrap isn’t the best solution for keeping your ostomy pouch secure and concealed, so I was excited when I came across the company Joeies. They offer a product line specifically designed for ostomates, and I requested their Eh Ok Mate as part of a future project.
Ostomysecrets Swim Trunks & Swim Wrap: OVERVIEW (w/ video)
There are a lot of ostomates who love to spend time at the beach or by the pool, but many will find that swimwear is a bit of a challenge. OstomySecrets has two products made for these ostomates, and I’ll be giving you an overview of those products today.
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.
Ostobuddy (2015): REVIEW (w/ video)
It’s been less than a year since my first review of the OstoBuddy app, and many of the features that I wanted to see in the app have been implemented, as well as some new ones!
Gutsy Walk 2015: Durham Region (w/ video)
Sunday June 7th, 2015 was the 20th Annual GUTSY Walk for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, and I had the pleasure of doing the walk again this year.
Blue Crown Club Ostomy Shower Guard : REVIEW (w/ video)
When I was fresh out of surgery, showering was a bit awkward, not only because I had some large incisions to protect, but also because showering and drying a wet bag wasn’t something I wanted to do when I was in recovery and still weak from years of chronic illness.