Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist, discusses different aspects of body image with an ostomy, including age, dating and more.
What is an ostomy and why is it needed? An ostomy is a surgical operation that creates a new outside opening for body wastes. The opening is called a stoma.
Shield HealthCare gives suggestions on how to form a good support network.In this article, we discuss deliberately choosing people to be in yours.
We all have down days; sometimes a little inspiration can help lift our spirits.Your ostomy doesn't have to stop you from living a wonderful life.
Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist discusses telling someone you have an ostomy. She gives tips and talks about developing a script.
Shield HealthCare provides a list of links to ostomy resources that are relevant, reliable and positive. Follow the links to learn more about ostomies.