Posts by Michelyn Caldwell
Paty’s Story
My Name is Paty Jiménez I am from México and am survivor of 3 stage rectal cancer I have a permanent colostomy bag. I was diagnosed 15 years ago when I was 36 years old. At first everything was chaos, but little by little was accommodating my new ostomy life. I recently found out…
Read MoreTaking an Airplane with an Ostomy: What To Expect And How To Prepare
For people with an ostomy, life doesn’t come to a grinding halt just because they’re planning a vacation. Fortunately, many tips and tricks can make traveling with an ostomy much easier. Check out these tips so you can start planning your next trip. Preparation If you have an ostomy, traveling can seem like a daunting…
Read MoreDehydration and GI Problems: Will You At Be Risk?
Are you thirsty right now? You could be after reading this article till the end. So, get yourself a glass of water and start reading. This article will guide you through everything you need to know about dehydration and why it is so important to recognize the symptoms of dehydration if you have a…
Read MoreVirgie’s Story
Hi friends! I am a 62 year old female. I have had my ileostomy since I was 18 due to severe ulcerative colitis. I have had many ups and downs through the years, but I am happy to say no problems with my Ostomy! I have had to change appliances and wafers over the years…
Read MoreGuide to Swimming with an Ostomy Bag
Swimming is one of those things that many of us love. However, having a stoma bag can hinder your passion. But, it does not need to be this way. Swimming is a great form of exercise. It is low-impact and helps improve your health. Besides, you can swim all your life no matter whether you…
Read MoreAshley’s Story
I started having symptoms when I was 17. Then I was diagnosed with Crohn’s when I was 18. I tried every medication out there and tried so hard to live a life. It got so bad and so hard, and when I was 25 I had my entire large intestines removed and have had my…
Read MoreOstomy Skin Care – How to Help Prevent Irritation
The Ultimate Guide to Ostomy Skin Care for Preventing Irritation Anyone who has uses an ostomy system knows just how frustrating skin irritation can be. Using a pouching system tends to cause burning and itching. Fortunately, you can practice Ostomy skin care to take care of your skin. It is crucial that you are gentle…
Read MoreBrendan’s Story
In December 2012, I had major cancer surgery for colorectal cancer. I was given a temporary ileostomy for a 4 month period. In April this was removed and I was placed back in so-called normal bowel operational mode and the pouch removed. It was then my real nightmare began. I was very fortunate that I…
Read MoreAva’s Story
After suffering from Crohn’s Disease for 15 years, I had to have a complete colon and rectum removal in order to both save my life, and restore quality to my life. A fellow ostomate shared her thoughts about Na’Scent, and after one use I knew it was something I couldn’t be without. I’ve tried other…
Read MoreRachaél’s Story
I had emergency surgery on 10/8/21 due to a ruptured colon. The worst pain I’ve ever felt in my life. This was my 22nd surgery in 12 years. I woke up to find I had a new addition to my body- a colostomy bag. While spending 5 weeks recovering in the hospital, I joined an…
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