If you live in a country that has long, cold winters, warmer weather is probably something you look forward to experiencing for at least a few months during the summer.
While many of us may enjoy some fun in the sun, it brings along a few extra challenges that I’d like to cover in this article.
When you’re a new ostomate, the inevitable questions about showering tend to come up: Can I get my appliance wet? Should I remove my appliance? Will water hurt my stoma? Fortunately, these questions are pretty easy to answer, but there are certain considerations to keep in mind.
While there are many clothing options for women who have an ostomy, it’s not so easy for men. Surprisingly, I haven’t found many resources which deal with men’s clothing challenges, so I’m hoping this post helps you guys out.
Whether you’re looking to protect your ostomy wafer from water, or to just get a more secure fit, wafer extenders have been a popular choice for many ostomates.
One of the concerns that ostomates face is whether they can get their appliance wet or not.
