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Ostomy Diet Tips for the Holidays

Shield HealthCare discusses ostomy diet tips for the holiday season. In this article we talk about avoiding dietary issues while celebrating the season.

Laura Cox, LPC
Hydration with an Ostomy

Hydration with an Ostomy

Hydration with an ostomy can be difficult for some people. Shield HealthCare provides information about fluids, foods and tips that help you stay hydrated. 

Laura Cox, LPC
colostomy or ileostomy nutrition

Nutrition and Your Ostomy

In this article, and the associated video, we're discussing nutrition and your ostomy after surgery and tips for your diet after ostomy surgery recovery.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
How to Eat with an Ostomy

How to Eat With an Ostomy Video

Watch Shield HeatlhCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist, Laura Cox, in this video about how to eat with an ostomy. She shares recipes and tips.

Laura Cox, LPC

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For the past few months, I've found my stool has been pasty and sticky. Please tell me what to do to prevent ostomy "pancaking" from sticky stool.|For the past few months, I've found my stool has been pasty and sticky. Please tell me what to do to prevent ostomy "pancaking" from sticky stool.
Troy
The first thing I would suggest is to make sure you're drinking enough fluids throughout the day.
 
Drinking fluids will help make stool less sticky ...