Ostomy Supplies

A leaking colostomy bag can turn out to be an unpleasant situation and many ostomy patients will encounter this. How do you know when to expect this bag problem and what can you do to reduce its incidence to the barest minimum? This article is about my own personal experience.

Ostomy pouch is a heavy-duty plastic bag that can be wore outside your body to collect the bowel discharges.Ostomy pouch can be changed as often as required, it is usually done after bowel movements. There is no specific duration but the general recommendation is not to go over seven days.

An ostomy patient reviews questions that many patients with ostomies commonly bring up, so you as a provider can provide better osotomy care.

This week, we share some words of wisdom from Carol Marshall-Hanson, RN who is a Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) at Seton Healthcare Family in Austin, TX. She gives her tips and best practices for patients with ileostomies. “Ileostomy” by BruceBlaus is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Ileostomy is a surgery in which a small opening, called a stoma, is made in the abdomen. The surgeon brings a piece of the lowest part of the small intestine, called the ileum, through the opening where…

When you first get an ostomy, the world of products available can be a very disorientating and intimidating place. Do I need a ring? What is a flange? I decided to put together a glossary type guid…

An Ostomate's Survival Kit Written by proud ostomate Katie Vyn, originally published April 2020. Spoonie Threads Ostomy Bag Covers — These bag covers come in a variety of colors and patterns, are well made, and the fabric is comfortable against your skin! They're also water resistant, which makes them more versatile. The company is eco-conscious and kind-hearted. Designs by @emjayuc — Aussie illustrator and designer, MJ, is an ostomate herself. I love her designs, message, and her…

Choosing the right ostomy supplies can make life much easier and more comfortable after surgery. Make sure to buy from only trusted medical supplies providers.

A Practical Guide to Ostomy Filter Stickers (w/ video) https://www.veganostomy.ca/ostomy-filter-stickers/

Happy Saturday ad happy World Ostomy Day 2019! In honour of the theme of today I thought I would share some interesting and fun facts about life with a stoma, which you may not have realised were a…

My diet as a colostomy patient wasn’t much different from my pre-ostomy days, and If you’ve just had an ostomy, you'll want to know what you can and can't eat & drink. Here you’ll find tips on my experience, the nutritional pattern I followed, my diet, and my general eating habits.