Tough Moments With Your Ostomy: How to Cope
While at work the other day, I began to feel my skin itching and burning. I knew the sensation all too well and was afraid of what I...
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Kristen
Nov 23, 20184 min read
Staying Positive in the Face of Adversity
Positivity. It’s something we all strive for in our daily lives but staying positive in the face of adversity can be much more...
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Kristen
Oct 24, 20183 min read
Flying with an Ostomy
One of my biggest fears before my trip to California was flying with my ostomy. Not only had I not been on a plane since I was a baby,...
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Kristen
Sep 21, 20184 min read
Dehydration: The Hidden Culprit
Several days ago, I set up and stepped out of bed, only to watch the room around me go black and spin momentarily. I steadied myself on...
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Kristen
Aug 27, 20185 min read
What's in My Emergency Ostomy Kit
Life with an ostomy is many things, including unexpected. As you can probably imagine (or understand if you are an ostomate), having an...
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Kristen
Jul 29, 20184 min read
Battling Dehydration with One Less Major Organ
Summer is one of my favorite seasons. Sunshine, pool days, ice cream trips- it is truly a season of adventure. But summer also brings the...
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Kristen
Jul 15, 20183 min read
Review: Coloplast Sensura Mio 1-Piece
If you know me, you know that I am a creature of habit. I love organization, routines, and sticking with what I know works. But for some...
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Kristen
Jun 30, 20185 min read
Answering Your Most-Asked Ostomy Questions
I receive many messages a week with questions related to living with an ostomy from food to lifestyle and everything inbetween, so I...
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Kristen
Apr 22, 20185 min read
5 Tips for Making Doctor's Appointments Less Stressful
Let's face it: doctor's appointments can be extremely stressful at times. You have a short amount of time to speed-paint a complete image...
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Kristen
Apr 7, 20186 min read
My Favorite Ostomy Products for Sensitive Skin
I have sensitive skin. Wait, scratch that. I have really sensitive skin. My skin is so sensitive that bandaids superglue themselves to my...
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