An ileostomy can be permanent or temporary. In this article, we will discuss different types of ileostomies. Temporary ileostomy In certain cases, your surgeon may find it more appropriate to give a part of your bowel some rest. That part of the bowel needs to remain empty for a few weeks or months. The surgeonContinue reading “Types Of Ileostomies And Ostomy Pouches”
Author Archives: Virgil Ramos
Don’t forget to have fun with your stoma
When you find out an ostomy is in your future you usually have a few different possible reactions. Many and a lot of younger people are instantly scared to death and horrified that their life and good looking-ness is simply over. On the other hand, many people are absolutely thrilled that their life is goingContinue reading “Don’t forget to have fun with your stoma”
Best Pastes for Your Ostomy
Learnings are simply part of life and each and every day new things come across my mind. I often am impressed when I come across words I don’t really know that well, yet recognize, and then learn more about them. For a long while there, I wasn’t aware of the term ostomy. This was somethingContinue reading “Best Pastes for Your Ostomy”
Christmas and Ostomy’s
This time of year is a really fun time. I love the holidays and all the fun that comes with them. There are usually a lot of friends and family gatherings where I live. We enjoy being together and being in each other’s company. Sometimes we end up being a bit crazy and sometimes itContinue reading “Christmas and Ostomy’s”
Deer Season with your new Ostomy
The idea of walking in the woods before dawn is exhilarating. The attempt to get into a specific location without spooking some of the most clever animals on earth is always a true challenge. The thought of doing this with an ostomy bag on my side makes it even more fun. Every year IContinue reading “Deer Season with your new Ostomy”
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