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Ostomy Issues

Ostomy Issues and Complications

Everyone with a stoma can attest that they don't always behave themselves. And, on occasion, they can cause some pretty serious ostomy issues. Learn more.

Aimee Sharp
Ostomy Pouch

Ostomy Pouch 101

New to having an ostomy pouch (aka ostomy bag)? Need some advice on changing or emptying said pouch? We have you covered!

Aimee Sharp
Skin Care for Ostomies

Skin Care for Ostomies | New Ostomates

Making sure the skin around the stoma is healthy not only eliminates itching, damaged skin, it helps the wafer stick to the skin better. 

Laura Cox, LPC
skin care for new ostomates

Skin Care for New Ostomates Video

We discusses skin care for new ostomates. Skin care is important because the quality of the skin is related to the integrity of the ostomy seal.

Laura Cox, LPC
Swimming with an Ostomy

Swimming with an Ostomy

The idea of submerging your new ostomy in water can sound scary. But with the correct supplies, swimming with an ostomy can be a fun, carefree experience!

Laura Cox, LPC
Swimming with an Ostomy Video

Swimming with an Ostomy Video

In our Swimming with an Ostomy video, our Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist goes over tips to make you feel confident about getting in the pool.

Laura Cox, LPC
Ostomy Awareness Day

Shield HealthCare Celebrates Ostomy Awareness Day 2014

On Saturday October 4th, 2014, Shield HealthCare is standing with the United Ostomy Associations of America and the ostomy community to celebrate ostomies! 

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
ostomy tips

Webinar with Laura Cox, Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist Video

In this recorded webinar with Laura Cox, she discusses ostomy tips, such as how to travel with an ostomy, how to tell someone you have a stoma and more.

Laura Cox, LPC
Ostomy Tips

Everyday Ostomy Tips

Our Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist has compiled some great articles about things we each do every day. Learn more about some of these everyday ostomy tips.

Aimee Sharp
Webinar with Laura Cox

Webinar with Laura Cox, Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist

An ostomate since 2011, Laura shares insight and advice from her personal perspective on the most frequently asked questions about living with an ostomy.

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
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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 ...