Ostomy product technology has improved significantly in the last decade. With many available options, here are some highlights about key product types.
Ballooning, when used in terms of ostomies, is used to refer to an ostomy bag that is puffed up (like a blown-up balloon) due to gas.
I went into surgery eager to get to the other side because I was desperate to feel better. I didn’t even consider what ostomy pouching system to wear.
Our OstomyLife co-moderator Kelsey Scarborough shows you her favorite hacks for dressing with an ostomy - with photos! - in this article.
At Shield HealthCare, we know a lot about ostomy skin issues, but you don't have to take our word for it! Read these great suggestions from our community.
Watch this recorded webinar - From stomal complications to skin care, Joy Hooper, RN, covers the most common clinical & lifestyle concerns with an ostomy.
In this Ask Laura, a daughter asks how her 89-year-old mother who recently had ostomy surgery can have more security in the pool.
New ostomy terminology can feel overwhelming! In order to explain, we’ve put together a glossary of ostomy terms in alphabetical order.