Self Image and the Ostomate
Last week I posted that I anticipated becoming a “Devil” when visiting two patients in facilities in New Jersey. My hope was that, in reality, I would be pleasantly surprised at what I found. It turned out to be a 50/50 proposition, and here is my first visit… On Monday, I visited Audrey, who was […]
Attending the first Ostomy Support Group may bring about many fears, questions and concerns. Overwhelmed with a new anatomy, there is so much to learn and one may wonder if they are ready to discuss all that is on their minds and in their hearts. Recently, I spoke with a family who extolled praise for […]
Last Tuesday, August 20, 2019, I was very proud to present THE GIFT OF GRATITUDE/Overlook Foundation, Overlook Medical Center, Summit, New Jersey to our four Wound and Ostomy Nurses in honor of the creation of our dedicated Ostomy Center. This was the result of a gift my husband, Bruce, and I made recently, and I […]