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.

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

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

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

Laura Cox, an ostomate since 2011, gives tips for what someone can do to lessen or eliminate ostomy odor, with medication and deodorant drops.

Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist talks about traveling with an ostomy. She gives helpful tips for packing & walks you through, step-by-step.

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.

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

In this video, Laura Cox, who's had her stoma for years, shows viewers the steps they need to take to change an ostomy bag.

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