When And Why Does Diversion Colitis Occur
Diversion colitis is also known as diversion proctitis. Diversion colitis usually occurs after an individual has experienced ileostomy or colostomy surgery and part of the large intestines have been salvaged. Diversion colitis is when the large intestine has inflammation and if the rectum is inflamed, it is referred to as diversion proctitis. Diversion colitis also…
What Can You Wear With Your Ostomy Pouch
I hear a lot of people worry about what types of clothes they can wear with an ostomy pouch. Some people are under the impression that they will no longer be able to fit into their entire wardrobe once they get an ostomy and have to wear a pouch on their stoma. Today, I wanted…
A Guide to Choosing the Right Ostomy Bag
If you recently had surgery and now require using an ostomy bag, the world out there is seriously confusing and complicated. The intent of this article is to help you find your way out of the confusion and to get you to a place where your concerns are lessened and your medical needs handled well.…
Trying To Hide Your Ostomy Pouch In Public?
If you have had an ostomy at any point in your life, then you have successfully joined a group of people that have holes coming out of their body and funneling bodily waste into medical pouches. That’s right, the world of ostomy is a lot grosser than what people think. In addition to this, there…
Learning to conceal your ostomy bag
Times are changing and so is my own fashion. Now most of us are living life a little bit differently than normal. The pandemic has really worked a number on who we are allowed to be and I think that now more than ever hiding your medical issues is important. The majority of us are…
Ostomy skateboarder
As a professional skateboarder with a colostomy, life has not been that difficult as some people may think. I am glad to be a role model for the people that are like me. When I was born, I was born with an imperforate anus. I will explain what that means in a bit. As someone…
Best ways to conceal the Ostomy Appliance
If you’re worried people can see your ostomy pouch underneath the clothes you wear, you’re not alone. How can you hide this better? Well, concealment is a big problem for some people, and you’re not alone. It definitely can make you feel a little bit self-conscious, but here, we’ll give you tips to better conceal that ostomy…
Learning about your stoma care
Now being new to things is ok. There is a starting point for all things in life and should not feel educated or inferior because you are new at something. Especially, in 2020 when you can learn things so fast because the information is readily available. Okay, so I’ve only been exposed to the world…
Last beach run with my stoma
The year is starting to come to an end and it is getting cold. This is when it is time for a friends and family tradition. This is not really a polar bear plunge, but it is the time of year when we do our final beach run. I am a pretty big outdoor person,…
Looking good with a stoma?
I am always amazed at the different things people will tell other people. One of the craziest things I had ever heard which really put me off was that people who have stomas can’t be sexy or ever be stylish. This was really a slap in the face and it makes me think that some…
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