It takes time to become comfortable working with an ostomy Many people are afraid that having an ostomy will ruin their connections with colleagues at their workplace. Can you imagine going to work day in and day out and being afraid of what others may... Continue reading
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To help you sleep easily with an ostomy bag, try these six tips from VERA SA, a leading supplier of ostomy underwear. After ileostomy surgery, getting a good night’s sleep is crucial to healing. But adapting your sleep patterns with an ostomy bag will take... Continue reading
How did the stoma come to be? Vera SA, leading supplier of ostomy underwear and proud partner of CANSA and The South African Society of Ostomates, takes a look… The first colostomy While stoma procedures date back to as early as 350 BC, official reports state a... Continue reading
When you get your stoma, you may need to adapt your sleeping habits. Continue reading
Living with an ostomy is stressful enough without dealing with extra gas, trouble emptying your pouch, or issues with your drainage tube. If you have an ostomy, you may run into some issues now and then. Relax, knowing that many of the problems you’re having... Continue reading
In this blog VERA SA: manufacturers of ostomy underwear – gives readers advice about caring for your stoma. In the last decade, ostomy wearers around the globe have won many small victories, one of which is the victory of choice. Just a few years ago,... Continue reading
Living with an ostomy can be challenging, especially when medical complications creep in. Today we’ll be discussing common ostomy and stoma worries and how to deal with them, so read on... Continue reading
Any type of ostomy injury is a constant concern for ostomates, especially those who participate in sports and activities. Injury is a difficult subject to discuss, but confronting the facts can help you avoid injuries and maintain a high quality of life. Stoma injuries can... Continue reading
Knowing what you should - and shouldn't be - eating following ostomy surgery is one of the first steps to ensuring your journey following a colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy, a little less bumpy! Continue reading
Because just like no two snowflakes are the same, everyone's experience with ostomy surgery is unique, and no two experiences will be the same. Continue reading