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Your Ostomy Rights: During Ostomy Surgery

If you’re about to get ostomy surgery, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed. But here’s the good news: as an ostomate, you’re entitled to certain patient rights during the...

September 15, 2021

Ostomy Diet 101: What Foods Can I Eat With An Ostomy?

Food and diet is one of the topics that new ostomates are most worried about. Can you still eat your favorite foods after having ostomy surgery? What about alcohol? Meal times can become a source of worry rather than enjoyment — but it doesn't have to be...

September 14, 2021

Ostomy Blockages: Why They Happen and How to Treat Them

Blockages and partial blockages are a serious concern for ostomates, especially since many ostomates don’t always recognize the signs of an impending blockages. The good news is that there are...

February 11, 2021

A Caregiver’s Guide to Ostomy Support

Living with an ostomy affects the ostomate (the person with the stoma) as much as it does the caregiver (anyone helping to care for, or live with, the ostomate). For...

February 11, 2021

Ostomies and Mental Health

“I awakened from surgery with a bag on my abdomen, and can’t stop crying!” This is a common situation after stoma surgery and one that requires the right response. Acknowledging...

February 11, 2021

Traveling with an ostomy

If you’re a new ostomate or you’ve never traveled with an ostomy, the thought of traveling with an ostomy might make you anxious. While those feelings are perfectly natural, there...

February 11, 2021

How to Choose the Best Ostomy Bag for You

February 10, 2021

Ostomy Supplies: How to Choose

Finding the right ostomy supplies may seem overwhelming and confusing. There are a lot of choices and, quite honestly, at first glance, they all look pretty much the same. Knowing...

February 10, 2021

What is an Ostomy?

You might have recently heard from your doctor that you need an ostomy. If you have, you likely have a lot of questions and concerns. Namely, what is an ostomy...

February 10, 2021

Debunking 7 Common Ostomy Myths

Learning that you need an ostomy can be frightening news. It may bring up questions and concerns about how your life will change. Ostomates – people who have an ostomy...

January 28, 2021

Exercising with An Ostomy

Let’s talk about ostomies and exercise. Can you exercise with an ostomy? Absolutely. While I need to take some precautions with my ostomy and stay mindful of my abdomen, it...

January 28, 2021

Ostomy Basics: A Guide to Ostomy Types, Supplies, and Common Problems

If you or someone you’re caring for needs an ostomy, you might be overwhelmed by the surgery, the lifestyle changes, and the wall of information you need to know to...

January 21, 2021

What you need to know about Medicare coverage and ostomy supplies

Medicare covers most of the cost of ostomy supplies if certain conditions are met. This article explains what Medicare guidelines are and how to meet them. This article also explains how to choose a medical supply company and what to expect for out-of-pocket...

January 18, 2021

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