Have you looked for information about life and intimacy with an ostomy and struggled to find a reputable source? Do you have questions or concerns about swimming, eating certain foods, getting a good night’s sleep, or exercising with your ostomy? You’ve come to the right place. Living with an ostomy – living well with an ostomy – is within reach.
What works best for each one of us may take some time to figure out. But there’s no reason to start from square one. Read and watch videos of what has worked best for Laura Cox, an ileostomate since 2011. Our active ostomy community also frequently comments, both here and on our OstomyLife Facebook page, with tips of their own – sometimes asking questions, or offering their own perspective on questions that others or Laura have answered.
Are you a longtime ostomate who wonders if there might be a different way to do things? We hope you’ll run across a tip or two that will make your routines go just a bit smoother.
Living well with an ostomy is not just about daily activities, it’s also about attitude. Feel the need to be inspired? We have you covered. Always upbeat, Laura has learned lots of coping methods to get through even the roughest days – even the days when you experience a leak!
So let’s get started. Join us. Be a part of our community, however long your journey with a pouch will be. Let us be part of your team.
On our OstomyLife Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Community articles you can find tips, tricks and educational materials about living day-to-day life with an ostomy. Please stop by and say hello! We invite you to share your stories and tips with the community to enable our members to learn and grow from each other.
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Dear Laura, I wear a two piece ostomy bag. I need help with concealing an ostomy bag. When I move around my shirt hikes up and the tip of the bag peeks out from under my shirt.
