Monthly Archive: December 2019

ileostomy output

Slowing Down Ileostomy Output

Learn more about slowing down ileostomy output to avoid dehydration and other concerns as well as causes and treatment options that cover all bases.

Anita Prinz, RN, MSN, CWOCN, WCC
pancaking

Consejos y trucos para evitar “pancaking” en la ostomía

Un problema común en la cara del estomago es el pancaking. Nuestra moderadora de OstomyLife, Kelsey Scarborough, ha compilado esta guía de solución de problemas basándose en su experiencia.

Kelsey Scarborough
freebies

Family Budgeting: Three Freebies You May Not Know About

As a parent of a child with special needs, you know how difficult budgeting around insurance deductibles can be. Here are 3 freebies you may not know about.

Jamie Sumner
CareGiving therapeutic fib episode 3

(Care)Giving Tuesday Episode 3: Therapeutic Fibs

Therapeutic fibbing is a tool you can use in moments when being honest with your loved ones with Alzheimer's causes distress. Learn more in this video.

Stephanie Struyck Elgin
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For the past few months, I've found my stool has been pasty and sticky. Please tell me what to do to prevent ostomy "pancaking" from sticky stool.|For the past few months, I've found my stool has been pasty and sticky. Please tell me what to do to prevent ostomy "pancaking" from sticky stool.
Troy
The first thing I would suggest is to make sure you're drinking enough fluids throughout the day.
 
Drinking fluids will help make stool less sticky ...