We are pleased to announce our updated “Living Well with an Ostomy” guide. This updated resource includes information about how to care for your colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy, as well as definitions and descriptions, including full-color photos. The booklet is designed to not only help you live with an ostomy, but live well. In addition, there is also a product guide and a glossary.
Once you enter in your information and click “Submit Request,” you will receive an email with a link to a digital PDF copy of our booklet.
This reference booklet adds to Shield HealthCare’s OstomyLife community with guidance on lifestyle issues, peristomal skin complication, pouching systems and more. Our lifestyle section includes information about dressing, going back to work, traveling, telling people about your surgery, exercising and intimacy when you have a stoma.
Much of the lifestyle content was written by Shield HealthCare’s Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist, Laura Cox. You can also find more support and information on our OstomyLife Facebook page.
If you are a health care professional, we welcome to you to contact your local Shield HealthCare sales office to discuss your patient’s needs with a representative.
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How can I keep my ostomy pouch dry while showering?
I have had an ileostomy for years but I am always interested to read to learn new things!
Hi Ms. Dunn, Thank you for your comment. If you haven’t already done so, please feel free to request your complimentary copy at this link here – John, Shield HealthCare
Is this available in Spanish?
Thank you.
Yes, our “Living Well with an Ostomy” guide is available in Spanish.
Thank you.
Can someone please tell me if waering a colostomy bag are you able to be in a hot tub?
Hi Laura! Yes, you can wear any ostomy bag in a hot tub. Ostomy bags are designed to be waterproof. You can find lots of tips about swimming with an ostomy bag here. However, because a hot tub is so warm, you might find that the hot water degrades your seal faster than regular temperature pool water would, meaning you may have to change your pouching system sooner than otherwise. Or you might find that your waterproof barrier just isn’t up to snuff in such hot water, in which case, you might find some helpful tips here, which is our post about ways to be more secure in the pool. If you want to test out your seal before going into a hot tub, try taking a very warm bath and soaking for around 15 minutes and seeing how it looks. Best of luck, and let us know if you have any other questions! -Aimee, Shield HealthCare
I have a Miami urinary pouch. I self Cath. I do not have a outside bag.my ilieum is my internal bag.had it for 24 yrs.where can I get in group like this? Thank you
Hi Shirley. Thanks for your question. You can check out our Facebook page, were our community members support each other. You can also read our article UOAA Ostomy Support Groups to learn more about how to join an in-person support group. Best of luck! -Aimee, Shield HealthCare