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Mastering Life with a Colostomy Bag: Essential Tips for Adjusting and Thriving

July 7, 2023 by Cymed

Are you struggling to adjust to the day-to-day realities of your colostomy bag? There’s a bit of a learning curve to handling the changes, maintaining sanitary conditions, and protecting your skin from friction and abrasion. We always encourage patients to never let minor setbacks aggravate them too much. If you select the right supplies and … Read more

Everyday Ostomy Terms You Should Know

June 29, 2023 by Cymed

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

July 3, 2023June 15, 2023 by Cymed

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

June 6, 2023May 25, 2023 by Cymed

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

May 16, 2023 by Cymed

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.

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

May 1, 2023April 28, 2023 by Cymed

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

How Do I Find the Best Barrier Fit for My Stoma?

April 18, 2023April 14, 2023 by Cymed

It’s so important to use ostomy pouch products that fit well without leaving you vulnerable to leaks and skin irritation. One of the key ingredients to ensuring the right fit involves selecting the best barrier.

Fertility and Pregnancy with an Ostomy

March 22, 2023 by Cymed

What are the implications for fertility and pregnancy for ostomy patients of child-bearing age?

When Should You Start Getting Screened for Colorectal Cancer?

March 10, 2023 by Cymed

When should Americans get checked for colorectal cancer?

This is an important topic for us because this serious condition leads many patients to pursue ostomy procedures as a solution. As most people know, identifying cancer in its earliest stages offers you the best opportunity to beat it.

Getting a Colonoscopy? Here’s What You Need to Know

March 2, 2023February 28, 2023 by Cymed

How familiar are you with the colonoscopy procedure? It’s significant to us because we assist many colon cancer patients who address their condition with a colostomy, and then rely on us to help care for the treatment. That’s a big reason we offer our patented MicroSkin colostomy pouches.