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Understanding the Ileostomy vs. Colostomy: Key Differences

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Understanding the Ileostomy vs. Colostomy Key Differences

Patients who undergo an ostomy procedure do so in one of three ways: 1) Colostomy, 2) Ileostomy, or 3) Urostomy. The first one is the most common of the three, but there are well over one million ostomy patients across the United States. Each procedure involves redirecting either the digestive or urinary waste away from … Read more

Improving Your Health and Wellness is Easy with These Simple Changes

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Improving Your Health and Wellness is Easy with These Simple Changes

Living with an ostomy presents unique challenges, but it doesn’t mean you have to compromise your health and well-being. Making simple lifestyle changes can profoundly impact your overall quality of life. Whether you’re new to the world of ostomies or a seasoned pro, these easy adjustments can help you thrive and embrace a healthier lifestyle. … Read more

Following a Low Residue Diet After Surgery

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Following a Low Residue Diet After Surgery

We’d like to dedicate some more discussion to dieting after a major surgery, like ostomy. It’s usually a significant hurdle for many patients, leading them to seek help from dietary specialists. You may hear experts mention an approach called a “Low Residue Diet.” This is a way of dieting right after you’ve had ostomy surgery, … Read more

Everyday Ostomy Terms You Should Know

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Everyday Ostomy Terms You Should Know

Are you a candidate for ostomy surgery but don’t know much about it yet? New ostomy patients will encounter at least a few terms they’ve never heard previously. Like any other medical topic, there’s a little vocabulary comprehension, but don’t worry because it’s not overwhelming. We thought it might help to go over some of … Read more

Handling Your Nutrition with an Ostomy

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Handling Your Nutrition with an Ostomy

Have you had trouble making dietary adjustments as a recent ostomy patient? This is a common struggle, but persistence and patience are most of the battle. We have a few pointers that can help ease some of the confusion. The ostomy procedure doesn’t have to inhibit your eating excessively, provided you determine which foods work … Read more

Simple Strategies for Changing Pouches in a Public Restroom

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Do you have concerns over how to handle pouch situations and troubleshooting when you go out in public? Yes, when you think about it, there are a few obvious bottleneck scenarios, which could present significant difficulty, unless you prepare carefully. One of those involves changing ostomy pouches in a public restroom, which is bound to … Read more

Debunking Stoma Myths

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It’s always crucial for us to separate fact from fiction when discussing serious medical conditions: ostomy being no exception. While it is indeed a serious matter, and alters your lifestyle in certain ways, ostomy doesn’t have to feel like a prison sentence. We’d like to show you why by refuting some of these common stoma myths.

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Get Ready to Plan Those Summer Trips! Traveling with an Ostomy is Easy

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As we head into May, many of us are preparing our summer vacation plans, including out-of-town places to visit. Ostomy patients can (and do) travel extensively as well. Assuming you plan ahead, there’s no reason to let your condition hinder traveling. Check out a few pointers on how to make everything go smoothly and enjoy … Read more

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