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When your child comes out of ostomy surgery, they will need your support. Here is what you can expect after your child’s ostomy surgery, so you can be prepared to best support your child however he or she needs. When your child returns to their hospital room they will be pretty sleepy as the anesthesia… Continue reading What You Can Expect After Your Child’s Ostomy Surgery
An intestinal blockage is when food is lodged in the intestine so output can't empty from the body. We discuss tips to help clear an intestinal blockage.
Eric, from Vegan Ostomy, talks food, family & adjustment after ostomy surgery. He gives tips and a unique perspective to the experience of having an ostomy.
Laura answers a question about how to slow down ileostomy output during the night. This enables people with frequent output to get a better night sleep.
Shield HealthCare Caregiver Story Spotlight “Life With The Bag” by Shari N. “It’s funny for me to write a story about myself and how I have found caregiving to be rewarding. I became a caregiver over 15 years ago. I thought I was just another woman having a baby but seven days after Jacob’s birth,… Continue reading Shield HealthCare Caregiver Story Spotlight: Life With The Ileostomy Bag
My 89-year-old mother loves to swim but she has found that the pouch fills with water when she gets into the pool. What can we do to fix this?We recently had someone reach out to our Facebook community with a similar question, and several of our OstomyLife community members responded with their own advice.
