Bill’s Top Tips For Ileostomy Care
By Bill Vincent Living with an ileostomy can be a significant adjustment, but having the right supplies on hand can make all the difference. Based
Your ostomy should not stop you from enjoying swimming, hot tubs, snorkeling or diving!
Some people tape the edges of the flange or use flange extenders to prevent lifting or melting in the water. Blow drying may help re-adhere the edges of your flange (on low). If you’ve changed your flange before swimming, it’s a good idea to wait an hour before going in to make sure it has adhered properly. Ostomy pouch filters may lose functionality if they get wet, so some use a sticker or tape to cover them while in water. If you wear a wet suit for water sports, you should empty the appliance before suiting up. You may need to come back up to re-empty sooner than your diving companions. Remember that the great majority of ‘normal’ people have lumps, bumps and imperfections on their bodies, so it is unlikely anyone will notice your ostomy.
By Bill Vincent Living with an ileostomy can be a significant adjustment, but having the right supplies on hand can make all the difference. Based
Question: Difficulty Finding a Dermatologist for those living with an Ostomy in the Hamilton Burlington Area I’ve been referred by my family doctor to a
It’s that time of year again! Birthdays, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas — the holidays are here, and it’s time to celebrate! For those living with an
Question: Seeking Assistance Options for an Elderly Ostomate with Parkinson’s My father, who is in his 70s and has lived with an ileostomy for the
Memorable summer vacations always seem to include water. However, swimming may sound intimidating for people with an ostomy. With some planning and extra preparation, you
Travel can seem daunting to those with an ostomy. However, with some education and planning, you can enjoy your summer vacation with peace of mind.
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