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intimacy with an ostomy

Intimacy with an Ostomy

Intimacy & intercourse are a part of the human experience. It can be extremely beautiful but also make one feel vulnerable. 

Laura Cox, LPC
ostomy questions

Webinar Video: OstomyLife with Laura Cox

In this recorded ostomy webinar, Laura Cox answers ostomy questions like how to dress with an ostomy, how to sleep comfortably with an ostomy and more.

Aimee Sharp
Living With an Ostomy

Living with an Ostomy

Why reinvent the wheel? Why become frustrated trying to figure out how to swim, sleep, exercise with your ostomy? Learn tips and tricks here.

Aimee Sharp

Serving Medicare Ostomates Nationwide
I had emergency ostomy surgery last march. I have a peristomal hernia the size of a breast. Is that normal?|I had emergency ostomy surgery last march. I have a peristomal hernia the size of a breast. Is that normal?
Manny
Unfortunately, hernias can often occur following ostomy surgery.
 
We definitely recommend speaking to your surgeon about the issue, but additionally ...