Monthly Archive: February 2017

Ostomy Guide

Introducing Our Free Living Well with an Ostomy Guide – 2nd Edition

Order a copy of our Living Well With an Ostomy guide, 2nd edition! This guide includes information on how to care for your colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy.

John Maynard
ejercicio con una ostomia

Video: Cómo Hacer Ejercicio Con Una Ostomía, con Laura Cox

En este video, hablo sobre cómo hacer ejercicio con una ostomía. Cuando me diagnosticaron Colitis Ulcerosa y creí que no sería capaz de ejercitarme.

Laura Cox, LPC
Travel with a Wheelchair

Preparing for Air Travel with a Wheelchair

Aaron Baker summarizes the main components in his travel preparations, sharing with the steps he takes when preparing to travel with a wheelchair.

Aaron Baker
Empty Your Ostomy Pouch

How to Empty Your Ostomy Pouch Video

How to empty your ostomy pouch, shown by someone who has had an ileostomy for over seven years, along with tips and suggestions.

Laura Cox, LPC

Video: What It Feels like Waiting for Test Results for Your Child

Waiting for test results for your child is difficult. In this video, Alethea reveals how it feels waiting for a new diagnosis for her special needs child.

Aimee Sharp
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Serving Medicare Ostomates Nationwide
Now that summer is here, may I swim in a pool? If so, will my ostomy bag be affected by chlorine in the water?
CarolAnne
Hi! You may swim in a pool!
 
If your ostomy flange has a waterproof barrier you can go in the pool without any additional products. If your ostomy flange does not have a waterproof barrier...