Posts by Michelyn Caldwell
Keeping Hydrated with an Ostomy
Dehydration can take a toll on your health, especially if you have an ostomy. Maintaining adequate hydration is necessary. Although it can be difficult to keep up with your fluid intake requirements, there are many ways through which you can remain hydrated. This post shares some of the top tips that will help you remain…
Read MoreTraveling with an Ostomy
Traveling with a stoma might seem difficult. If you want to make sure that it does not prevent you from traveling, you have come to the right place. This post aims to provide you with all the information you need to enjoy your travels. With just a bit of planning, you will get to benefit…
Read MoreDonna’s Story
I was a happy healthy 35 year old when I was admitted to hospital with bloody diarrhea. I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and when steroids failed I was given an emergency total colectomy. Months in hospital with extreme weight loss and sepsis and a further 2 surgeries and long hospital stays over the space…
Read MoreThe emotional side of an ostomy
There are many reasons for getting an ostomy. Some people with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis will opt for the surgery at the recommendation of their doctor, while others essentially have no choice because of cancer or another life-threatening illness. Since an ostomy requires consistently wearing a pouch or bag on the body that collects…
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 MoreTop 5 Tips to Avoid Ostomy Odor
When it comes to ostomy, there are certain changes that you need to make to your lifestyle. Although you do not have to change your diet for good, the food and beverages that you consume have a direction impact on your ostomy. Ostomy odor can be difficult to manage, especially when out in public. Most…
Read MoreLori’s Story
Hi! I’m Lori. I’ve had a jejunostomy for one year now, and I really struggled with finding the right appliance. I cried many tears, but I’m finally getting a handle on it after realizing I needed a convex system. I lost over 200 pounds and I deal with the pain of an hereditary neuromuscular disease…
Read MoreYoga for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Yoga is practiced throughout the world. Having originated in India, it has reached just about every corner of the globe. It offers a ton of benefits. However, not many people know that yoga is beneficial for those suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Exercise is often recommended by healthcare professionals to patients that have IBD.…
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…
Read MoreThe Best Ostomy Tips and Tricks
Life can become difficult after undergoing colostomy surgery. The fact is that the learning curve for people who have gone through ostomy surgery is pretty steep. Not only do they need to learn to deal with the physical aftermath, but they also need to learn an entire new way of life. Whether you had the…
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