10/10/2024

Travel

Traveling with an Ostomy: What to Pack

The idea of taking long trips with an ostomy may seem daunting at first. But with a little extra preparation, you can...

10/17/2024

Everyday life

Travel

Road Trips with an Ostomy

Now that you have an ostomy, the idea of taking long trips can seem daunting. But with a little extra preparation, yo...

10/17/2024

Travel

Ostomy Travel Tips

Extra security precautions are being taken at airports and other transit hubs worldwide. A little pre-planning and un...

12/2/2024

Diet

Everyday life

Living with an ostomy: Hydration

Drinking more is one of the simplest ways to improve your health and well-being. These tips can help you stay one ste...

12/20/2024

Fashion

Fashion Tips for Men Living with an Ostomy

After ostomy surgery you can wear the same clothes as anyone else – and do it with style! Here are some fashion tips ...

12/20/2024

Fashion

Fashion tips for women living with an ostomy

Here are some practical fashion tips from Jearlean Taylor, a successful model, author, and businesswoman who has neve...

12/19/2024

Everyday life

Tips for Managing Anxiety After Ostomy Surgery

One of the biggest worries for people who have recently had ostomy surgery is what other people will think.

12/19/2024

Everyday life

Fashion

Returning to Work with an Ostomy

From industrial jobs to the classroom, from long shifts at the hospital to dancers – and all workplaces in between – ...

12/19/2024

Everyday life

Back to school with an ostomy

As your child begins to recover from ostomy surgery, it is normal for them to feel fearful or anxious about their nee...

11/19/2024

Activity

Exercise After Surgery: Back to Basics

No matter what level of physical activity you want to pursue, ostomy surgery shouldn’t hold you back.

12/20/2024

Everyday life

Bathing or showering with an Ostomy

Showering or bathing with an ostomy should not interfere with your regular cleaning routine. Here are some tips on ba...

12/19/2024

Everyday life

Peristomal Skin Care

Knowing how to identify irritated skin around your stoma early and keeping it healthy could help avoid greater compli...