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I Just Need a Moment- Taking a Break from the Expectations of Ostomy Life

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By Tricia Hottenstein The problem with being strong is that people expect you to always be strong. When your body has been put through so much, people expect it to willingly fight through anything. After life hands you a few too many lemons,…

Care and Support After Your Ostomy Surgery: Coloplast® Care

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If you are facing a potential surgery leading to an ostomy, you naturally will have many questions and concerns. It is important to voice your questions and concerns to your healthcare professional. Gather as much information as you possibly…

Speak Out on World Ostomy Day

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By Jeanine Gleba, UOAA Advocacy Manager “Awareness is the greatest agent for change.” ~ Eckhart Tolle It’s coming!  As I write this there are 50 days 9 hours and 41 minutes until World Ostomy Day on October 6, 2018!  (Current…

Body Image and the Ostomate

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From Imperfection to Perfection By Ellyn Mantell My parents came in two different sizes...my father was extra large and my mother was narrow and slim. While it is not unusual for a daughter to model after her mother, I would say that my…
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Ostomy Diet Guidelines After Surgery

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Chances are you will be able to return to your normal diet not too long after your operation. It is good to keep in mind that foods that were good and healthy for your body before your operation are still good for you. A well-balanced diet is…
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Aerie Model Brings National Attention to Ostomy Awareness

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Inclusive Campaign by Lingerie Retailer Puts Ostomy in the Spotlight By Ed Pfueller, UOAA This feels like a moment. For many in the ostomy community seeing that someone with an ostomy has been included as a model, ostomy pouch showing,…

They Run for You: Ostomy 5k Celebrates 5 Years

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Support the Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k at Events from Coast to Coast or with your own Virtual Run/Walk. By Ed Pfueller, UOAA It was a hit from the start. Five years ago two ostomy nurses in Durham, North Carolina, Lara Leininger and…

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