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Living with an ostomy requires adjustments, especially when it comes to comfort and security. Many ostomy patients face challenges such as skin irritation, pouch displacement, or discomfort during daily activities. The right support gear can make a significant difference. SIIL Ostomy Belts offer a practical solution designed to improve comfort, protect the stoma, and boost confidence for those living with an ostomy. SIIL Ostomy Belt providing secure support around the waist W

Intestinal blockage and hernias are common medical conditions that can cause significant discomfort and complications if not managed properly. Understanding these conditions, their symptoms, treatment options, and how to care for yourself or a loved one is crucial. Coloplast offers valuable resources and products designed to support patients through these challenges. This guide provides clear, practical information to help you navigate intestinal blockage and hernia manageme

Fred Shulak presented information today on the history of ostomy products. Fred had ostomy surgery 68 years ago and has seen changes that...

Please take some time and help if you have a few minutes. This product in development could be of use to ostomates. Following is the...

Johnnashae Carpentier from Convatec met with us today for our monthly support group meeting and provided really good information about...

Sarah Amundson from Sanford joined us for our meeting today and she answered lots of questions from participants! She started out by...

At today's support group meeting, we talked about the upcoming UOAA Conference in Houston, Texas! The conference is scheduled for August...

Our February meeting theme was "How has your ostomy affected your intimate relationships?" Our guest speaker was Lora Yeater from Simply...

At the January 2023 meeting, we talked about mental health wellness and whether ostomates feel any shame when contemplating life with...

At today's meeting, we talked about holiday traditions, favorite foods and the general well-being of all people present. Each person gave...

Today (November 12), we were honored to have Joe Teeters & Danielle Gulden present their story to our group. If you were at the meeting...

At our regular monthly meeting on Saturday, September 10, we discussed Self Care and what that means. In our group, we always keep the...

Today at our monthly support group meeting, we had a good conversation about how to properly protect your stoma. Additionally, we talked...

At today's ostomy support group meeting, we shared stories of traveling with an ostomy and took in lots of good tips and tricks....

At our monthly support group meeting today, Nate Majeres gave us great advice on products and how ostomates should be looking out for...

Emily Anderson is an Inpatient Clinical Dietician with Sanford Health. She shared the attached resources with us during our March support...

For individuals who have had ileostomy or colostomy surgery, it is important to know the effects of various foods on ileal output. The...

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By Ellen Poulson According to some recent statistics from UOAA, there are 750,000 to one million people in the United States who have had...