Medical Lifestyle Advisory Committee + Questions

Question: I have had an ileostomy for one year. I recently read about certain drugs and vitamins that are best taken in liquid form. How

Question: I’d always heard that patients shouldn’t use donut cushions following surgery to close the anus, as it can spread the cheeks apart and impede

Question: I’ve had my ostomy since 2016. Last November I had an obstruction due to a hernia. My surgeon referred me to a surgeon specializing

Question I have had an ileostomy since 2015. I am seasoned and understand everything about bag options and changing flanges etc. In August (1 year

Question Hi, I’m a new ileostomy patient (5 weeks post-op) with a retracted stoma and a very foreign (non-English) OHIP stoma nurse whom I don’t

Question After going through an ileostomy last year I was ‘taught’ how to apply my flange when using a 2-part flange/pouch system. After cutting the