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Outing After Ostomy Surgery

Your First Outing After Ostomy Surgery Video

In this video, our Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist, Laura Cox, discusses tips to make sure your first outing after ostomy surgery is pleasant and easy.

Aimee Sharp
Flu Season with an Ostomy

Surviving Flu Season with an Ostomy or Immune Deficiency

The flu can be dangerous for anyone, but for ostomates who struggle with hydration – and for those with a compromised immune system – flu season can be especially dangerous. Here are some prevention tips.

Laura Cox, LPC
pancaking

Tips and Tricks to Avoid Ostomy Pancaking

A common issue ostomates face is pancaking. Our OstomyLife Co-Moderator, Kelsey Scarborough, has compiled this troubleshooting guide based on her experience.

Kelsey Scarborough
How to Enjoy Thanksgiving with an Ostomy

How to Enjoy Thanksgiving with an Ostomy

I was nervous for my first Thanksgiving with an ostomy, but over the years I have developed some survival techniques to successfully enjoy dinner.

Kelsey Scarborough

I’d Never Trade My Diagnosis For a Clean Bill of Health

Ulcerative colitis and ostomy surgery completely changed me. It changed my very nature. In a way ostomy surgery corrected my path.

Kelsey Scarborough

Ostomy Products: Finding What Works Best For You

I went into surgery eager to get to the other side because I was desperate to feel better. I didn’t even consider what ostomy pouching system to wear.

Kelsey Scarborough
Shopping for a Doctor

Shopping for a Doctor

Shopping for a doctor can be a pain, but it can be necessary when you do not feel cared for by your current team. Laura Cox shares her tips.

Aimee Sharp

My Story of Becoming an Ostomate

While the answers to common questions may be helpful for new ostomates, it leaves out important things that people may need to hear.

Kelsey Scarborough

Will My Friends Still Like Me After Ostomy Surgery?

Having ostomy surgery is scary for many reasons. It creates this new lifestyle that you must adapt to. For some, this is a welcomed change.

Kelsey Scarborough

World Ostomy Day 2018

October 6th is World Ostomy Day – a day dedicated to improving rehabilitation of ostomates worldwide by educating the global community on their needs and aspirations.

Sarah Sanchez, NDTR
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Serving Medicare Ostomates Nationwide
My 89-year-old mother loves to swim but she has found that the pouch fills with water when she gets into the pool. What can we do to fix this?
Cathy
We recently had someone reach out to our Facebook community with a similar question, and several of our OstomyLife community members responded with their own advice.
 
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