Blog posts of '2015' 'December'

There are certain questions that come up over and over again when I am on the phone helping people with their ostomy care. The usual questions about products are easy to answer with a little research. Some questions are harder and one that I could never find a good answer for was, how do you shower without getting your ostomy pouch and wafer wet? I was able to find products that worked for casts and small wounds but nothing seemed to work for an entire ostomy bag and wafer. Then I found this video. I think this is a great solution! It is simple, clever, and inexpensive and because it is so versatile I think anyone can use this method whether they have an ileostomy, colostomy, or an urostomy. The tape that is mentioned in the video is a fantastic tape called, Hy-Tape - Zinc Oxide Waterproof Pink Tape.

What are Uses for Bed Wedges: Elevated head and shoulders to help alleviate symptoms from acid reflux or GERD. Elevated head to help sinuses drain freely when fighting nasal and sinus congestion due to flu or colds. Support for reading and/or eating in bed to remain semi-reclined when on bed rest. Elevated legs to reduce pressure on lower back while sleeping or during pregnancy. Elevated legs and feet to help reduce painful swelling due to edema and/or Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).