Self Image and the Ostomate
My ears and eyes are always open for speakers and topics to enhance our monthly Ostomy Support Group meetings. Of course, there is so much to discuss, and an open forum is a great way to share thoughts, concerns, and questions, but hearing from those who are particularly knowledgeable about the myriad of issues we […]
So often I meet or mentor people post-ostomy surgery and my goal is to support them as they adjust to their new anatomy. The focus is frequently on the emotional aspect of becoming an ostomate and all that entails. Beyond new anatomy, there is fear, recognizing and utilizing their strength, developing coping skills and strategies […]
At a recent meeting of the Union County Ostomy Support Group I mentioned that one of the first things I did upon becoming an ostomate was to order a medical alert bracelet. This is because one of the members of our group had shared that he was hit by a car and his pouch exploded, […]