Self Image and the Ostomate
From the time I can remember, constipation was always an issue for me. I assumed I was doing something wrong to cause it. It turns out that I was born, like so many, with a redundant foot of bowel, which in layman’s terms, means that my colon was not only oversized but a portion of […]
And certainly NOW! With the pandemic raging, paying attention to staying healthy is even more important. I am always mindful of the importance of the right food for my body, and although it is even more challenging these months, I am doing my best to follow my needs. That is not to say I do […]
While walking this morning it occurred to me that for many Ostomates, the heat is very challenging. Ileostomates, in particular, are prone to dehydration because our stoma is always productive. In Mother Nature’s inimitable creation, the colon, or large bowel, is responsible for absorbing fluids and allowing them to be reabsorbed into the body. Since […]