Airplane piolet with an ostomy bag
When I was growing up, I always had a fascination with airplanes. I did not understand how a big metal object would float in the sky as they do. My parents answered all the questions I had regarding planes. I loved to learn about and take in all the information regarding the subject. My father…
Actor with ostomy
As an actor who has gotten a colostomy procedure life has been easy for the most part. I have always had a passion for acting when I was growing up. I enjoyed pretending to be someone else, it was fun to me. After my procedure, I needed something fun like that to keep me distracted.…
Cross country runner with an ostomy
When I was growing up, I loved to run; I’m not sure why. Everyone I talked to said they did not like running. My friends and parents would encourage me to keep doing what I enjoyed doing regardless of what others may say or think. I had a pretty bad accident when I was growing…
What Is An Ileostomy?
An ileostomy is an opening in the belly to reroute the passage of wastes away from the colon. You may need it if a part of your colon or ileum stops working properly. That may be due to an underlying condition or an injury. Sometimes, the surgeon may find out that removing the colon is…
How To Deal With Ostomy Pouch Leaks
Leakage is the biggest reason people hate ostomies. Reducing the instances of ostomy leakage takes the trial-and-error approach. After surgery, the size and shape of the stoma change a lot before settling to a permanent form. If you want to reduce leakages, the best approach is to look for the root cause. In many cases,…
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