It's a fact: Not all ostomy pouching systems are created equally, and you'll probably need to test a few before you find the right one. Continue reading
Talking about foul odours isn't a topic you'd want to bring up at the dinner table, but it is a topic many ostomy wearers are interested in. Continue reading
If you have a colostomy bag, mastering the skill of changing it can take a few tries. The most crucial aspect is to have patience with yourself. Continue reading
As you can imagine, talking about Crohn’s disease becomes taxing, especially at parties. No one really wants to hear about bowel movements at the best of times. Right? Right! But I’ve decided to let you all in on a little secret. I’ve lived with Crohn’s... Continue reading
Let’s debunk these common ostomy misconceptions! It can be challenging to weed through fact and fiction when it comes to all things ostomy. We asked certified ostomy nurses to outline some of the most common myths they hear about living with an ostomy to give... Continue reading
Grief after ostomy surgery is a personal process that has no time limit, nor one right way to do it. Grief is universal. At some point in all of our lives, each of us will have at least one encounter with grief, be it the... Continue reading
The word “stoma” may conjure up all sorts of scary thoughts but having a stoma isn’t the end of the world. In fact, it’s a priceless gift – giving many men, women, and even children, a new chance at life! Often life-threatening or debilitating illnesses... Continue reading