Daily life with an ostomy
How to live your everyday life with an ostomy. Get tips on what to wear, going to school or work, and returning to the activities that you enjoy.
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Returning to your daily routine
How to approach going back to work or school after you’ve had your ostomy.
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How to approach going back to work or school after you’ve had your ostomy.
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Being active
You can do any activity with an ostomy, including sport, exercise or going out, as long as you know when to be a bit cautious.
Read moreBeing active
You can do any activity with an ostomy, including sport, exercise or going out, as long as you know when to be a bit cautious.
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Nicola: Wardrobe Tips
Nicola gives her tips on how to create the perfect ostomy wardrobe without breaking the bank.
Read moreNicola: Wardrobe Tips
Nicola gives her tips on how to create the perfect ostomy wardrobe without breaking the bank.
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Clive: The first year of living with an ostomy
Clive shares his experience of dining out and resuming to old hobbies the first year after his surgery.
Read moreClive: The first year of living with an ostomy
Clive shares his experience of dining out and resuming to old hobbies the first year after his surgery.
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Managing the smells, sounds and visual appearance of your ostomy pouch
“Discretion” may mean different things to different people when living with an ostomy, and some people worry about drawing unwanted attention to their pouching system.
Read moreManaging the smells, sounds and visual appearance of your ostomy pouch
“Discretion” may mean different things to different people when living with an ostomy, and some people worry about drawing unwanted attention to their pouching system.
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Living well with an ostomy
Living well with an ostomy
With the “Living Well” DVD you hear directly from people who are living with an ostomy and an Ostomy nurse. You will hear their personal stories and they will share tricks and tips on life after ostomy surgery. The educational topics include different types of ostomy surgeries, pouching systems, getting back to your normal activities, diet, intimacy and more. The “Living Well” DVD can be a helpful resource before surgery and after surgery, as well as for family members and care givers.
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Swimwear when living with an ostomy
The prospect of swimming can present some worries if you have an ostomy. This article looks at ways to discreetly manage your condition and what you can do to help you feel confident while poolside.
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The prospect of swimming can present some worries if you have an ostomy. This article looks at ways to discreetly manage your condition and what you can do to help you feel confident while poolside.
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Clothing options when living with an ostomy
This article explores clothing tips to help you comfortably embrace fashion and, if you are seeking discretion, provides tips on how you can use your clothes to help conceal your ostomy pouch.
Read moreClothing options when living with an ostomy
This article explores clothing tips to help you comfortably embrace fashion and, if you are seeking discretion, provides tips on how you can use your clothes to help conceal your ostomy pouch.
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Meet Lisbeth
Meet Lisbeth
Lisbeth is telling her story of living a life with an ostomy