Category Archives: General lifestyle

An Ostomate’s Guide to Going Hiking/Long Walks

Like a lot of other physical activities, a stoma doesn’t have to stand in the way of experiencing the great outdoors. If going on hikes or long, lazy strolls was something you did before your surgery, but you’ve yet to get your walking boots back on, then this article is a step in the right…

Getting Used to Sleeping following a Colostomy or Ileostomy

When it comes to getting our forty winks, everyone has their own way of dozing off at night. But if you’ve just had stoma surgery, sleeping comfortably can take some getting used to. Since sleep is so important to our physical and mental wellbeing, a good night’s rest lets us recharge and gets us ready…