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Yaser Nadeem

Frequency of emptying the pouch

Question:  During a recent visit to my family Doctor, the frequency of emptying my ostomy pouch during travel, or even attending any social event, came

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Ileostomy and Hernias

Question:  I have had a ileostomy (wear a pouch) since 1999. Other conditions that affect me are a short bowel and hernias which a qualified

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Psyllium as Metamucil

1.    Is Psyllium just as good to use as Metamucil?  It is important to look at the form of Metamucil – the sugar free brand (powder)

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Yaser Nadeem

Unsung Hero Yaser Nadeem

Meet our Spring 2023 Unsung Hero, Yaser Nadeem. He is a talented web designer who volunteers for both Ottawa Ostomy and Ostomy Canada. About seven

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Training Exercises for Bowel Control

Question:  My husband had an ileostomy for 13 months following surgery to removal rectal cancer tumor. He had a reversal of the ileostomy done in

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Yaser Nadeem

Help with diet, also bloating

Question:  Hello, I am 82 yrs. old, with also some blindness, not able to do all is required with app’s etc. Would greatly appreciate my

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