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Ostomy Pouches: One Piece or Two Piece?

March 6, 2023 by digiadmin

If you use ostomy pouches, you have several different options to choose from. Each option is designed with different features in mind. Some of these features may appeal to you more than others. If you want to make the most informed decision possible when selecting an ostomy pouch, consider learning the difference between one-piece and …

Choosing the Ideal Ostomy Bag

October 14, 2022 by digiadmin

A common misconception regarding the ostomy procedure is that it immediately diminishes the quality of life of anyone who has to undergo one. While adjusting to life after an ostomy procedure might take some time, you’ll find that your life will be relatively easy, and you’ll be able to pursue the same activities you did …

The Proper Way to Empty and Clean an Ostomy Bag

September 8, 2022 by digiadmin

For many people, the prospect of having a stoma seems like a punishment. And while it might take some getting used to, many people find themselves enjoying the same quality of life they did before the procedure was done. The feelings of dread and misery often associated with a stoma procedure are usually misconceptions, nothing …

Get a Good Night’s Sleep with an Ostomy

March 18, 2022 by digiadmin

When you’ve just got an ostomy done, adapting to this major life change takes a considerable amount of time and patience. While you might have expected to be put into this situation, that doesn’t mean that a limited quality of life is in the cards for you. Hundreds of people have this procedure every year and retain the ability to live their life to the fullest potential. When you’re still new to this life change, many things that once seemed normal now seem difficult. While that may be the case, they’re not impossible. One of these is having a full night’s sleep, worry-free.

Step Into The New Year With Cymed

January 13, 2022 by digiadmin

According to the United Ostomy Associations of America, in the United States, each year, there are between 725,000 and 1 million people who live with an ostomy. Yet, despite the many people who live with an ostomy and how much attention this way of life has gotten in recent years, there are still many misconceptions.

6 Tips for Swimming With An Ostomy

November 23, 2021 by digiadmin

Swimming is a terrific activity for people who are recuperating from ostomy surgery as it exercises the entire body and you can move around at your own rate. Sarasota Medical Products offers six ways below to kick your fears to the curb and swim like you own the place.

What is a colostomy?

October 4, 2021 by digiadmin

A colostomy is an opening in the abdominal wall created by surgery. A colostomy is usually needed because a person’s colon is not working properly. The colon may not be working properly because of a health problem or a disease that required part of the colon to be removed. Sometimes a colostomy is used for a short period of time to help a person recover from a health condition. Other times, a colostomy is a permanent part of a person’s life.

Guide to Ostomy Accessories

September 8, 2021 by digiadmin

Ostomy accessories can improve your experience with ostomy care. While these accessories are an optional part of your experience with an ostomy bag, they can offer convenience and comfort. There are different accessories designed to assist with different aspects of having an ostomy bag, including eliminating odor, sealing the skin, and adding security to the bag. Continue on for a guide to ostomy accessories.

Disposing of an Ostomy Pouch

July 9, 2021 by digiadmin

Disposing of an ostomy bag doesn’t have to be a big ordeal. In fact, with today’s products, most of them come with easy-to-use, disposal bags. Still, many new users (as well as those who have used inferior products in the past) may find themselves unsure or nervous about which types of bags to buy.

Emptying Your Ostomy Pouch

May 24, 2021 by digiadmin

For many people who have to use an ostomy pouch, one of the most inconvenient and sometimes difficult chores associated with it is emptying it. There are a number of different ways that you can do this, and no one way is right or wrong. It is whatever is easiest and quickest for you, personally.