Inspirational Stories Read Some Insiring Stories of Other Ostomates
Jasmine’s Story
By Michelyn Caldwell | | Inspirational Story
Hi, I'm Jasmine. I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in March 2019. There was a long battle to get to that diagnosis, almost 7 years in the making, and within those 7 yrs, I've lost count in how many surgeries I had. After being diagnosed I was immediately put on infusions and different medications, then comes a year later, I'm ...
Read More Bernie’s Story
By Michelyn Caldwell | | Inspirational Story
Hi, my name is Bernadette, I am 73 years old. I have had an ileostomy for about 8 years. If you have had an ileostomy or colostomy, it is an adjustment...it gets easier and your life will be ok. I swim, I travel, I work in my garden, I do everything I always did.....one exception I do not have to ...
Read More David’s Story
By Michelyn Caldwell | | Inspirational Story
Suffered from Ulcerative colitis from age 18 months till I was 18. Been an ostomate for 48 years. Past National President of the United Ostomy Association of America. Passionate about breaking the stigma regarding ostomy surgery. I use the mantra I learned years ago in that “the ostomy is what you have, it is NOT who you ARE !!” Always ...
Read More Katherine’s Story
By Michelyn Caldwell | | Inspirational Story
I have had a urostomy for 47 years since the age of 12. Odor has been a problem the entire time. Your product is the first product I have found that works on my stinky urine output. I am a 22 year dialysis patient, too and have marked decrease in urine output. It has affected the odor in my pouch. ...
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