Colostomy, Ostomy Awareness, Patient Stories

Sheri Denkensohn's Story

My Colostomy Saved My Life Without a colostomy, I would likely not be here to write this blog. It saved my life. I am a quadriplegic as a result of a spinal cord injury (SCI) that occurred when I was 16. That was 36 years ago. I am paralyzed…

Advocacy, Colostomy, Digital Sponsor, Events, Exercise/Sports, Ileostomy, Ostomy 5k, Ostomy Awareness, Urostomy

Ostomy Awareness Day: Ostomies are Life-Savers

“Bottom line, I have my life back and I’m only looking forward.” – Josh Nelson Ostomies are Life-Savers – and Coloplast is proud to be a part of helping spread the word on Saturday, October 5th for Ostomy Awareness Day! For many…

Advocacy, Colostomy, Digital Sponsor, Events, Ileostomy, Ostomy 5k, Ostomy Awareness, Urostomy

How Will You Celebrate Ostomy Awareness Day?

National Ostomy Awareness Day is celebrated this year in the US on Saturday, October 5, 2019. At Hollister Incorporated, we are proud to stand with the broader ostomy community to show how we are #AllinforOstomy. We invite everyone to join together…

Colostomy, Events, Exercise/Sports, Ileostomy, Ostomy 5k, Ostomy Awareness, Ostomy News, Urostomy

Ostomy Awareness Starts with You

It’s up to you. Will ostomy awareness, support and education stay in the shadows this year or touch lives and impact those in your community? Will you celebrate the resilience of people living with an ostomy and fight for those still in need? Ostomies…

Digital Sponsor, Ileostomy, Patient Stories, Short Bowel Syndrome

Gwendolyn’s Journey with Short Bowel Syndrome

Working with Takeda to Educate Others about Gastrointestinal Disorders Ten years ago, I would have introduced myself as Gwen. Today, I am Gwendolyn, a version of me that’s been to hell and back with Short Bowel Syndrome, or SBS.…

Colostomy, Digital Sponsor, Ileostomy, Ostomy Basics, Ostomy Tips, Urostomy

Find Solutions to Problems That Can Occur With an Ostomy

Many people with an ostomy find that once their stoma has settled and they are in a normal routine, they are able to live their life with few ostomy related issues. However, as you are adjusting to life with a stoma, you may experience some…

Digital Sponsor, Events, UOAA Conference

Hollister at UOAA's National Conference

Editor's note: UOAA's National Conference was Aug. 6-10, 2019. Hollister Incorporated is excited to be a part of the ostomy community event of the year. As a long-standing Platinum Sponsor of UOAA's National Conference, we have much in…

Emotional Health, Exercise/Sports, Ostomy News, UOAA Conference

Yoga for Every Body

By Elaine O'Rourke As I yoga teacher I was fortunate that I had developed mind-body practices to really help with the emotional roller-coaster ride of getting my ostomy. I was 35 years old when I got my ileostomy due to Crohn’s disease.…

Colostomy, Emotional Health, Ileostomy, Ostomy Tips, Support Group News, Urostomy

The Support We Get From Support Groups

Walk Through that Door and You Might Surprise Yourself By Ellyn Mantell There are support groups for many issues but until I, myself, was in need, I never gave much thought to what they can provide. We have seen representations…

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