Tag Archive: travel with an ostomy

Music Festivals with an Ostomy

Wild and Free with an Ostomy: Music Festivals / Camping / Concert – Tips and Tricks

Every year I attend a music festival in New York. Read my advice about how to attend music festivals with an ostomy.

Kelsey Scarborough
Travel with an Ostomy

Travel with an Ostomy – Holiday Edition

Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist shares tips for traveling. Travel with an ostomy doesn't have to be stressful if you're well prepared!

Laura Cox, LPC
Odor Management with an Ostomy

Odor Management with an Ostomy

Odor management with an ostomy seems to be a concern in the forefront of many people's minds. Here, Laura Cox, our Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist, shares tips.

Laura Cox, LPC
FAQs about Ostomies

10 FAQs about Ostomies

Shield's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist answers some of the FAQs about Ostomies. Topics include relationships, bathing, traveling and more!

Laura Cox, LPC
Eliminate Ostomy Odor

Medication or Pills to Eliminate Ostomy Odor | Ask Laura

Laura Cox, an ostomate since 2011, gives tips for what someone can do to lessen or eliminate ostomy odor, with medication and deodorant drops.

Laura Cox, LPC
Traveling with an Ostomy

Traveling with an Ostomy

Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist talks about traveling with an ostomy. She gives helpful tips for packing & walks you through, step-by-step.

Laura Cox, LPC

Serving Medicare Ostomates Nationwide
How can I keep my ostomy pouch dry while showering?
Karen H.
It’s not necessary to keep your pouch dry while showering if you have a waterproof barrier.
 
But, if having a wet system bothers you ...