The Medical Lifestyle Advisory Committee is comprised of a group of dedicated, professional and knowledgeable experts in the field of ostomy care and management. Opinions, recommendations and advice expressed provide a safe and professional place for interchange of ideas and discussions. The intent is to support people living with an ostomy in order that they may live and thrive in a more balanced life.
Recommendations are not made to diagnose, or provide treatment for any health ailment, medical condition or disease. Nor, as a substitute for seeking professional advice, guidance and treatment for such problems. No responsibility or liability will be made in connection with any advice. All matters remain confidential and will not be shared.
RN BScN MCISc-WH WOCC(C)
Registered Nurse
Naturopath and Pharmacist
RD, BEd
Dietitian
BScPT CAFCI MCPA
Registered Physiotherapist
RN, BSN, MClSc (WH), NSWOC, CWOCN
Registered Nurse
M.D., F.R.C.S.(C)
Senior Colorectal Surgeon,
Sinai Health System
RN-EC PHCNP NSWOC WOCC(C) MSc MScN
Personal Health Coach
MD FRCSC,
Acting Chief Plastic Surgery
Scarborough Health Network
Question: My husband has just finished the last of the surgeries to have now a J Pouch (He had UC). I have been reading that
Question: I am a patient suffering from severe bowel issues. I’ve undergone extensive testing and don’t have a diagnosis for the severe alternating diarrhea and
Question: I was recently diagnosed with legionel, intubated and due to this not taking any meds for my Crohn’s and ostomy, my stomach consistently bloats
Question: Is there an anti-leak urostomy night bag available? I have not used a night bag for 15 years and now require one. Each one I
Question: Is there a time limit to get a reversal? Response: Depending on your medical history there might be a time limit but, in most
Question: I have been looking for incontinent underwear and bought some on line, but, even though they are advertised as being leak proof, etc, they
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