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OstomyLife Roundtable Discussion Webinar with Laura Cox & Special Guests

4 leaders in the ostomy community answer questions & support new ostomates, as well as providing insight for health care professionals.

Laura Cox, LPC
Restroom Access Act

The Restroom Access Act – Ally’s Law

The Restroom Access Act, also known as Ally's Law, is passed in 14 states and allows people to have access to "employee only" restrooms. Learn more.

Laura Cox, LPC
Ostomy Surgery Recovery

Ostomy Surgery Recovery

Suggestions for lifestyle, diet, and attitude for ostomy surgery recovery. Shield HealthCare shares concise tips to assist in recovery. 

Laura Cox, LPC
OstomyLife Newsletter

OstomyLife Newsletter – Summer 2015

Don’t miss our first OstomyLife Newsletter with helpful information from Shield HealthCare! Information on diet, active lifestyle, hydration and more!

Laura Cox, LPC
Sleeping with an Ostomy

Sleeping with an Ostomy Video

In this video Laura takes us through different positions for sleeping with an ostomy. She discusses pain reduction and many other helpful tips!

Laura Cox, LPC
intimacy with an ostomy

Intimacy with an Ostomy

Intimacy & intercourse are a part of the human experience. It can be extremely beautiful but also make one feel vulnerable. 

Laura Cox, LPC
ostomy questions

Webinar Video: OstomyLife with Laura Cox

In this recorded ostomy webinar, Laura Cox answers ostomy questions like how to dress with an ostomy, how to sleep comfortably with an ostomy and more.

Aimee Sharp
Ostomy FAQ Webinar

July Webinar: OstomyLife with Laura Cox

Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestlye Specialist, Laura Cox, hosts this ostomy FAQ webinar, with tips for dressing and sleeping with an ostomy, and more.

Laura Cox, LPC
how to dress with an ostomy

How to Dress with an Ostomy Video

Watch Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist, Laura, as she talks about how to dress with an ostomy in this video.

Laura Cox, LPC
Hydration with an Ostomy

Hydration with an Ostomy

Hydration with an ostomy can be difficult for some people. Shield HealthCare provides information about fluids, foods and tips that help you stay hydrated. 

Laura Cox, LPC
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For the past few months, I've found my stool has been pasty and sticky. Please tell me what to do to prevent ostomy "pancaking" from sticky stool.|For the past few months, I've found my stool has been pasty and sticky. Please tell me what to do to prevent ostomy "pancaking" from sticky stool.
Troy
The first thing I would suggest is to make sure you're drinking enough fluids throughout the day.
 
Drinking fluids will help make stool less sticky ...