Author Archives: Angie

A colostomy is an important, lifesaving procedure that does not come without its challenges and at times, its complications. Understanding these complications includes being able to identify them and electing the proper response to the complications in question.  One of the complications from a colostomy is the issue of discharge from the rectal area. EvenContinue reading “Possible complications following a colostomy and how to understand them”

So you just recovered from your ostomy and you are deciding what to wear? Well, I have some good news for you. The good news is that I am writing this article just for you and am going to be able to address all your current fears, worries, and problems in the next few paragraphs.Continue reading “What To Wear When You Have An Ostomy Pouch”

Am I the only one who thinks that shopping for ostomy supplies is way harder than it needs to be? Not only is everything expensive, but certain brands and products can be hard to find depending on where you live. This country’s healthcare system is so messed up; to be honest, I have no ideaContinue reading “Shopping For Ostomy Supplies Is Hard”

Well I am officially 6 months into my new life with a stoma. That’s right, I had an operation about half a year ago in which I had a big old hole put in my abdomen. Some people don’t really know what an ostomy is, and that’s okay. All you need to know is thatContinue reading “Shopping For Ostomy Products Online”

Let’s face it, 2020 was all around a weird year for everyone on planet earth. For most people that are alive today, COVID19 was the first pandemic that many of us have had to live through. Consequently, we have seen a lot of weird changes take place in our world due to the factors relatedContinue reading “Having an Ostomy in 2020”

A lot of people have no clue what an ostomy is. I don’t blame anyone for not being completely sure what a stoma is, because after all, it is a weird and unique procedure that not a lot of people will generally have to go through. However, if you yourself have had an ostomy andContinue reading “Taking Care Of Your Stoma”

I think that it is in our nature as human beings to feel embarrassed about something. Some people get more embarrassed than others about different things, but I think we all worry about how others are seeing and perceiving us on a regular basis. I think one of the biggest problems in my life wasContinue reading “It Is Okay If People Notice Your Ostomy”

Woah woah woah. If you just woke up from your ostomy surgery, then you probably have a lot of questions. One of the biggest questions I had is how my eating will be affected by my ostomy. I mean, it is a sensible question to ask, right? It’s only that you’ve gone and had aContinue reading “What Can You Eat After An Ostomy?”