There are so many ostomy hacks, tips and tricks people pick up while living with an ostomy. The following 5 tips are some of my favorite hacks!

Tips on how to make your transition back to work after ostomy surgery as easy as possible and what to talk to your boss about.

Question and answer regarding stoma noise. Here are some suggestions and tips for ostomates that are battling stoma noises or gas.

I am not sure any of us could have predicted the challenges we have faced in 2020. The uncertainty this year has brought is uncomfortable to face. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I often think of the COVID-19 pandemic as a collective trauma. I try to validate that this is a time of mourning the… Continue reading Coping Mechanisms for Living During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Brian has had Crohn's disease since he was 11 years old. While away at college his disease started to become more severe.

Jonathan Negretti, an ostomate who will run around the world in seven days to raise ostomy awareness, talks about his life, mission, ostomy and goals.

Ostomy product technology has improved significantly in the last decade. With many available options, here are some highlights about key product types.

P: ¿Cómo puedo mantener mi bolsa de ostomía seca mientras tomo una ducha? Tengo una ostomía reciente y estoy preocupada con respecto a qué sucede si la oblea de mi ostomía se moja. ¿Esto afectará el cierre de mi ostomía? ¿Tienes algunos consejos para darme? Muchas gracias por tu ayuda y consideración, Karen H. R: Hola Karen,… Continue reading Cómo ducharse con una ostomía

Un bloqueo, también conocido como obstrucción intestinal, se produce cuando el intestino se obstruye, impidiendo el paso parcial o total del flujo intestinal.

When your child comes out of ostomy surgery, they will need your support. Here is what you can expect after your child’s ostomy surgery, so you can be prepared to best support your child however he or she needs. When your child returns to their hospital room they will be pretty sleepy as the anesthesia… Continue reading What You Can Expect After Your Child’s Ostomy Surgery