A common issue ostomates face is pancaking. Our OstomyLife Co-Moderator, Kelsey Scarborough, has compiled this troubleshooting guide based on her experience.
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.
New ostomy terminology can feel overwhelming! In order to explain, we’ve put together a glossary of ostomy terms in alphabetical order.
Generally, a person with an ostomy has no voluntary control over the flow of output. There are many different options for ostomy products.