Tag Archive: ostomy fear

Ostomies Can Change Life

Ostomies Can Change Life for the Better

This article is one in a series that make up the transcript of our OstomyLife Roundtable Discussion Webinar. Our webinar was moderated by Laura Cox.

Aimee Sharp
Ostomy Surgery

So You’re Getting Ostomy Surgery …

Laura Cox spoke with three other ostomates about their experience before the had ostomy surgery and to speak about their recovery.

Aimee Sharp

Serving Medicare Ostomates Nationwide
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 ...