Tag Archive: what will change after my ostomy surgery

About Ostomies

Educate Yourself About Ostomies

Whether you have an ostomy, are considering surgery in the future, or know someone with one, it is important to educate yourself about ostomies.

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

Will My Friends Still Like Me After Ostomy Surgery?

Having ostomy surgery is scary for many reasons. It creates this new lifestyle that you must adapt to. For some, this is a welcomed change.

Kelsey Scarborough
Before Ostomy Surgery

Video: 6 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before Ostomy Surgery

In this video, Laura Cox, our Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist, talks about what she wishes someone had told her before ostomy surgery.

Aimee Sharp
ostomy surgery

6 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Ostomy Surgery

Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist shares things she wishes someone told her before undergoing ostomy surgery.

Laura Cox, LPC
Sleeping with an Ostomy

Sleeping with an Ostomy Video

In this video Laura takes us through different positions for sleeping with an ostomy. She discusses pain reduction and many other helpful tips!

Laura Cox, LPC

Serving Medicare Ostomates Nationwide
How do you explain what an ostomy is to someone?
Andy S.
Explaining what an ostomy is and what it does is not always the easiest task.
 
I usually assess the situation and the person or people I’m talking to before determining how I’m going to explain what an ostomy is...