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 […]
This week I am visiting two women in either Skilled Nursing in a Step-Down Facility or Rehab Facility and I am concerned about their care. Believe me, this is nothing new, my concern for the care of ostomates when they are in these places, where they are dependent upon the staff to meet their specific […]
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 […]