Blog

Generally speaking, you will have 3 to 5 days of wear time between pouch changes. If you find yourself going through a lot of pouches and are experiencing frequent leakage, you should contact your ostomy nurse. They are your greatest resource for inf …

When the air gets chilly, a pumpkin spice latte sounds better than grabbing another water bottle.  Crisp air, campfires, and sweaters make it easy to forget to drink enough water.  Everyone needs to drink water; most doctors recommend at least 8 glas …

In our last article I talked about One-Piece vs Two-Piece ostomy bags and now I would like to talk about how those two styles of systems are available in Closed (Disposable) as well as in Drainable (Reusable) varieties.Closed ostomy bags are sealed a …

Everyone remembers the first day of school or your first day at work, you are told a million things, and you know you need to remember them, you know everyone expects you to be able to accomplish the job.  It can be very challenging to remember all t …

An Unna Boot may sound like the latest trend in fall footwear, but it's not. It's actually not even a boot at all! So, what is an Unna Boot?What Is It?The Unna Boot is a specialty compression gauze that is usually used on the lower leg. It typically …

Doctors have been using compression stockings to treat medical conditions ranging from ankle swelling and varicose veins to preventing life-threatening blood clots for years.  Recently, athletes and trainers have started using compression therapy to …

Choosing an Ostomy System Before leaving the hospital after your surgery, it is important to consult with your ostomy nurse to help you choose an ostomy system that best fits your needs.  Depending on the type of ostomy surgery performed, ileost …

Support Stockings are used to treat a variety of conditions, their many uses range from:Reducing the swelling of ankles and feetHelping with the treatment of Varicose VeinsRelieving tired aching legs of those who are on their feet for long periods of …

Meet the newest addition to the external catheter family. The SpiritTM external catheter with Hydrocolloid Adhesive Sheath. What makes this external catheter different?The SpiritTM catheter is the first and only self-adhering catheter to combine the …

Updated 9/25/2024  “How do I get my pouch to work with the creases in my abdomen?”  “How do I get a difficult pouch to stick?”  “What can I do to pouch a retracted stoma?”  These are just some of the questions heard from osto …