Sunday, June 5th, 2016. Another Gutsy Walk for Crohn’s and Colitis has passed. I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to go again this year!
Videos
These articles feature video content that either compliment or replace the entire article.
Introducing VeganOstomy 2.0! (w/ video)
It’s been over two years since my last major website update, and while I’ve made numerous small changes to improve the site, it really needed to be overhauled.
Wearing Your Ostomy Bag Horizontally: FAQ (w/ video)
Ever since I originally reviewed the Stealth Belt several years back, I’ve been asked questions about how I could possibly wear my ostomy bag horizontally.
ComfortBelt: REVIEW (w/ video)
Once in a while, I come across an ostomy accessory that significantly improves my quality of life. The ComfortBelt is one of those products, and I’m excited to be bringing you this review.
Hollister Premier 1pc Ostomy Appliance: REVIEW (w/ video)
While I’m a fan of two-piece ostomy appliances, I have used one-piece systems from time to time.
First Trip with an Ostomy! Cape Town, South Africa (w/ video)
Between March 13-16th, 2016 I was able to take my first flight in over 20 years. It was not only my first flight in decades, but it was my first time traveling with an ostomy and as a vegan.
In this post, I’ll be detailing my experience, as well as explain why I was even in South Africa!
Talking About My Ostomy: WCET 2016 Presentation (w/video)
Here is the presentation I gave at the B. Braun breakfast symposium during the WCET conference on March 15, 2016.
I spoke in front of over 150 people (mostly stoma nurses!) about the various phases I went through from diagnosis to recovery. It was so awesome to be up there, and the feedback I’ve received has been so positive.
Building Confidence with an Ostomy (w/ video)
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.
Cymed 2pc Drainable Appliance w/ MicroSkin: REVIEW (w/ video)
If there was ever an ostomy appliance that I really wanted to work for me, it would have to be the Cymed Micro Skin 2-piece appliance.
Dealing with Ostomy Blockages (w/ video)
Blockages and partial blockages are a concern for ostomates, especially ileostomates, but there are several ways to both prevent and treat minor blockages.