Overseeing ostomy supply prescriptions is a significant part of my role as a WOCN. One of the most impactful aspects of my job is writing Letters of Medical Necessity (LMNs) to ensure patients receive the supplies they need. Every day, I spend countless hours...
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...
Decorating pouches for new ostomates 😍
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...