Meet Laura Cox | Video

Aimee Sharp
Author | Shield HealthCare
09/06/16  12:21 PM PST

In this video, Shield HealthCare’s Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist, Laura Cox, is interviewed by our Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialist, Aaron Baker. Meet Laura Cox and listen to her speak about her life before her ostomy surgery, her diagnosis of ulcerative colitis, her symptoms and the issues she experienced, and when she decided that surgery was the option for her.

Laura also speaks of her recovery from surgery (including one of the most helpful things a nurse  has ever said to her: “Recovery is not linear: it doesn’t just go up and up. Some days are harder than others.”), how she was able to improve her quality of life once she was recovered, and gives tips about how to live a healthy and full life after ostomy surgery.

Lastly, Laura speaks to her roll as our Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist and what that entails.

Want to watch this video with subtitles? You can find that option when you watch this video on YouTube.

For more information about Laura, or to ask her a question, click on the links below:

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My family and I are taking a road trip. I wanted to know what accessories should be used when starting to drive or ride in a car. Should I use something to cover the stoma?
Jonathan
Great question! It all depends on if the seat belt is coming in contact with your stoma.
 
If the seat belt does not come in contact with your stoma, no additional accessories are needed. If the seat belt does come in contact, you can use a stoma guard or a seat belt cover to protect the stoma


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