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How to Eat with an Ostomy

How to Eat With an Ostomy Video

Watch Shield HeatlhCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist, Laura Cox, in this video about how to eat with an ostomy. She shares recipes and tips.

Laura Cox, LPC
Showering with an Ostomy

Showering with an Ostomy | Ask Laura

Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist answers a new ostomate's question about showering with an ostomy, giving tips for getting the pouch wet.

Laura Cox, LPC
Peristomal Skin Care

Peristomal Skin Care

Your peristomal skin should be just as itch-free and healthy-looking as the rest of your abdomen skin. Learn more about peristomal skin care here.

Aimee Sharp
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
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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.
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 ...