Posts Tagged ‘ostomy tips’
Embracing the Holiday Season with Confidence: Ostomy Care Tips
As the holiday season approaches, it’s a time of joy, family gatherings, and celebrations. For individuals with an ostomy, this festive season also brings unique challenges. In this blog post, we’ll share essential tips to help you confidently enjoy all your holiday events with effective ostomy care. 1. Stay Hydrated and Mindful of Your Diet:…
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 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 More5 Tips for Ostomates for the Holiday Season
With the holidays around the corner, it is important to celebrate one of the most important events of the year. Christmas is where we all get together to eat turkey, stuffed gravy, turnips, sweet potatoes, fruit salad, homemade dinner rolls, and dessert. However, having an ostomy can make things difficult. To survive Christmas with an…
Read MoreOstomy Care FAQs
What Is Irrigation And Can I Do It? Colostomy irrigation is a kind of enema which helps with bowel movement control. It means that you would not experience any bowel movements between irrigations. It also helps reduce gas. It might be possible to wear a stoma cap over your stoma if you irrigate your…
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