Tag Archive: ostomy lifestyle tips

Concealing an Ostomy Bag

Concealing an Ostomy Bag | Ask Laura

Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist offers suggestions to a man who wants help concealing an ostomy bag when his shirt rides up.

Laura Cox, LPC
Tips for Stoma Care

Helpful Tips For Everyday Stoma Care

Whether you're new or experienced at managing your stoma that resulted from a colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy, these helpful tips for stoma care may help.

Gina Flores

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 ...