by OstomyRN | Feb 14, 2026 | My Story, Problem Solving
Intimacy, Marriage, Dating, and Confidence After Ostomy Surgery In my clinical experience, intimacy after ostomy surgery is a topic that is deeply important, yet rarely talked about. It can feel embarrassing, awkward, or seem unimportant to bring up. During...
by OstomyRN | Oct 9, 2025 | Advocacy, Travel & Activities
Ostomy 5K This past weekend, the Ostomy Awareness 5K brought together ostomates, families, healthcare professionals, and supporters from across the country. What made it powerful wasn’t just the miles covered, but the stories carried with every step. A heartfelt...
by OstomyRN | Jul 13, 2025 | Nutrition & Wellness, Problem Solving
The day I found out I had a parastomal hernia, I was completely caught off guard. I had recently undergone a CT scan, not for my ostomy, but to evaluate a kidney stone that might be too large to pass. As I read through the radiology report, one unexpected line stood...
by OstomyRN | Jul 4, 2025 | Problem Solving
There’s something incredibly special about caring for babies with ostomies; the tiniest ostomates often steal my heart, and as a nurse, they’ve quickly become some of my favorite patients to care for. Hearing that your child needs an ostomy can be...
by OstomyRN | Jun 5, 2025 | Nutrition & Wellness, Travel & Activities
As the weather warms up and the summer travel season kicks off, I want to talk to you, my fellow ostomates, about a question I often get this time of year: traveling with an ostomy. Whether you dream of beach getaways, road trips, or amusement parks filled with...