In this video from Shield HealthCare’s Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist, Laura Cox discusses different aspects of body image with an ostomy, and the thoughts people may have before or after ostomy surgery. Laura speaks candidly about the different challenges that come up depending on how old someone is when they get their ostomy surgery, along with dating and physical attraction. She reveals that at first she was scared her pouch would scare her soul mate off. She then addresses how to begin to accept your new body image and more.
She states “Having an ostomy can definitely change your perception of your body. Not only did you have a disease that was life-threatening, that affected your body image, but now your anatomy is literally rearranged… No matter what age people get their ostomy, there are unique challenges, but all of those challenges can be worked through.”
For more information about living life with an ostomy, see related articles and ostomy resources here:
- Order Your Free “Living Well With an Ostomy” Booklet
- 10 Things I’ve Done Since Having Ostomy Surgery
- Famous People with Ostomies
- Stomaversary | A Time to Reflect
- Ostomy Misconceptions | New Ostomates
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