Ostomy Canada Society
Q: I have an ileostomy and have noticed that during hot weather, my pouch seal becomes soft and starts to irritate my skin. Are there any tips or product recommendations to help keep the seal secure and comfortable in high temperatures?
By Nadia Maffucci Di Rienzo, Ostomy Canada Ambassador Confidence with an ostomy is not something that happens all at once. It is something that grows
Finding balance as a busy mom with an ostomy is possible. In this heartfelt blog post, Nadia of Gutsy Girl Diaries shares practical tips, personal insights, and encouragement for managing motherhood, self-care, and ostomy life with confidence and resilience.
Love takes on new meaning after an ostomy. In this heartfelt February reflection, Ambassador Nadia Maffucci Di Rienzo shares how her husband’s unwavering support carried her through diagnosis, surgery, and the emotional realities of learning to live with an ostomy. A powerful tribute to partnership, resilience, and the kind of love that shows up in life’s hardest moments, this story reminds us that no one should walk the journey alone.
