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Laura Cox

About Laura Cox, Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist

Get to know Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist as Laura Cox shares her story and encourages a happy, healthy, full life with an ostomy.

Laura Cox, LPC
Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist

Meet Laura Cox

As an ostomate since 2011, Laura offers a fresh and candid approach on living with an ostomy, providing valuable tips and perspective.

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
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Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist, Laura Cox, is available to answer any of your ostomy questions! Feel free to submit your questions here!

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS

Serving Medicare Ostomates Nationwide
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 ...