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Telling someone you have an ostomy

Telling Someone You Have an Ostomy

Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist discusses telling someone you have an ostomy. She gives tips and talks about developing a script.

Laura Cox, LPC
How to tell someone you have an ostomy

How to Tell Someone You Have an Ostomy Video

In this video from Laura Cox, Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist gives tips about how to tell someone you have an ostomy.

Laura Cox, LPC
Explaining an Ostomy

Explaining an Ostomy to Someone | Ask Laura

"How do you explain what an ostomy is to someone?" Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist answers this question and offers tips!

Laura Cox, LPC
Before Ostomy Surgery

Before Ostomy Surgery

You got this. The time you spend preparing before ostomy surgery can be hard, but worth it. Find articles and advice from your soon-to-be fellow ostomates.

Aimee Sharp
Living With an Ostomy

Living with an Ostomy

Why reinvent the wheel? Why become frustrated trying to figure out how to swim, sleep, exercise with your ostomy? Learn tips and tricks here.

Aimee Sharp
Ostomy Support

Support and Coping After Surgery

There is no "normal" recovery from ostomy surgery. Learn more about ways to receive support, along with coping mechanisms you can use.

Aimee Sharp
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
FAQ swimming with an ostomy

FAQ Swimming with an Ostomy | Ask Laura

Can you swim with an ostomy? Laura Cox, Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist, has the answer. Find out more here!

Laura Cox, LPC
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
Travel with an Ostomy Video

Travel with an Ostomy | Lifestyle Video

Watch Shield Healthcare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist, Laura Cox, discuss packing, security, and tips for in this travel with an ostomy video.

Laura Cox, LPC
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Now that summer is here, may I swim in a pool? If so, will my ostomy bag be affected by chlorine in the water?
CarolAnne
Hi! You may swim in a pool!
 
If your ostomy flange has a waterproof barrier you can go in the pool without any additional products. If your ostomy flange does not have a waterproof barrier...