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Ostomy hacks

Ostomy Hacks | Tips for Living with an Ostomy

There are so many ostomy hacks, tips and tricks people pick up while living with an ostomy. The following 5 tips are some of my favorite hacks!

Laura Cox, LPC
When Your Stoma Makes Noise

When Your Stoma Makes Noise

I wish I could offer one solid solution to gas noise, but managing stoma noise is a constant battle for those with a stoma. Here are some tips!

Kelsey Scarborough
Ostomy Pouch Leaks

Ostomy Pouch Leaks

Leaks … *sigh*. If there is one thing that makes many people hate their stoma, it’s leaking. Read tips that can help you limit pouch leaking.

Kelsey Scarborough
Emotions with an Ostomy

Your Emotions with an Ostomy

Ostomy surgery may be the biggest emotional flood a person has ever experienced. From the initial emotional downpour when you first realize you need an ostomy to the feeling of reality setting in and on through the never ending emotional roller coaster an ostomate rides. But you are not alone. Your emotions with an ostomy… Continue reading Your Emotions with an Ostomy

Kelsey Scarborough
pancaking

Tips and Tricks to Avoid Ostomy Pancaking

A common issue ostomates face is pancaking. Our OstomyLife Co-Moderator, Kelsey Scarborough, has compiled this troubleshooting guide based on her experience.

Kelsey Scarborough
Dressing with an Ostomy

Ostomy Hacks: Dressing with an Ostomy

Our OstomyLife co-moderator Kelsey Scarborough shows you her favorite hacks for dressing with an ostomy - with photos! - in this article.

Kelsey Scarborough
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
Swimming Ostomy

Tips for Swimming with an Ostomy – More Security | Ask Laura

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.

Laura Cox, LPC
Clean the skin around the stoma

How To Clean the Skin Around the Stoma

People with ostomies need to take special care of the stoma and surrounding skin. See these answers to the most commonly asked questions about stoma care.

Laura Cox, LPC
Coping After Ostomy Surgery cirugía de ostomía

Coping After Ostomy Surgery

Coping after ostomy surgery is understandably a major adjustment for both the ostomate and the caregiver. Use these tips to help adjust!

Gina Flores

Serving Medicare Ostomates Nationwide
Can you tell me of any medication or pills I can take that eliminate or lessen odor? It seems to be worse in the mornings. I am going on vacation with friends and it can be very embarrassing.
Thank you,
Julie
There are products that can eliminate odor.
 
They’re not medications, but drops you can put into your ostomy bag. There are many different options...