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...
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...
The Best Sandwich I Ever Ate: Reflections on Food After Ostomy Surgery The first thing I ate after coming home from the hospital was a simple roast beef sandwich, just one half, with a swipe of mayonnaise. But to me, it was a feast. I had been so sick for so long that...
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...