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Tag Archive: ostomy advice

About Ostomies

Inform Yourself about Ostomies

Learn about ostomies is one in a series that make up our OstomyLife Roundtable Discussion Webinar. Our webinar was moderated by Laura Cox.

Aimee Sharp
Ostomy Nutrition Guide

Ostomy Nutrition Guide | From Shield HealthCare’s Registered Dietitian

Ostomy surgery can affect the way your body digests and absorbs the food you eat. This ostomy nutrition guide is from Shield HealthCare's own dietitians.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS


Serving Medicare Ostomates Nationwide
Ostomy Resources
Now that summer is here, may I swim in a pool? If so, will my ostomy bag be affected by chlorine in the water?
CarolAnne
Hi! You may swim in a pool!
 
If your ostomy flange has a waterproof barrier you can go in the pool without any additional products. If your ostomy flange does not have a waterproof barrier...