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Eliminate Ostomy Odor

Medication or Pills to Eliminate Ostomy Odor | Ask Laura

Laura Cox, an ostomate since 2011, gives tips for what someone can do to lessen or eliminate ostomy odor, with medication and deodorant drops.

Laura Cox, LPC
Diet after Ostomy Surgery

Resuming a Regular Diet After Ostomy Surgery | Ask Laura

Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist answers a reader question about how to resume a regular diet after ostomy surgery. Read her tips here. 

Laura Cox, LPC
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I had emergency ostomy surgery last march. I have a peristomal hernia the size of a breast. Is that normal?|I had emergency ostomy surgery last march. I have a peristomal hernia the size of a breast. Is that normal?
Manny
Unfortunately, hernias can often occur following ostomy surgery.
 
We definitely recommend speaking to your surgeon about the issue, but additionally ...