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Travel with an Ostomy

Travel with an Ostomy – Holiday Edition

Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist shares tips for traveling. Travel with an ostomy doesn't have to be stressful if you're well prepared!

Laura Cox, LPC
Odor Management with an Ostomy

Odor Management with an Ostomy

Odor management with an ostomy seems to be a concern in the forefront of many people's minds. Here, Laura Cox, our Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist, shares tips.

Laura Cox, LPC
Traveling with an Ostomy

Traveling with an Ostomy

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

Laura Cox, LPC

Serving Medicare Ostomates Nationwide
I had emergency ostomy surgery last march. I have a peristomal hernia the size of a breast. Is that normal?|I had emergency ostomy surgery last march. I have a peristomal hernia the size of a breast. Is that normal?
Manny
Unfortunately, hernias can often occur following ostomy surgery.
 
We definitely recommend speaking to your surgeon about the issue, but additionally ...