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Magen Cherry
Former Miss Texas embraces health and grace
By Ed Pfueller, UOAA Communications & Outreach Manager
Articles in the Summer 2021 Issue
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Enlarged Ostomies
How to manage and treat stomal prolapses and parastomal hernias
By Terri Cobb, RN, BSN, CWOCN
By Terri Cobb, RN, BSN, CWOCN
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Female Sexuality
Understanding the effects of ostomy surgery on sex and intimacy
By Cliff Kalibjian
By Cliff Kalibjian
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Diverticulosis and Diverticular Disease
Understanding this difficult complication of surgery
By David E. Beck, MD
By David E. Beck, MD
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Gas and Deodorants
Managing flatulence and stool odor with an ostomy
By Jason Mihalopoulos, MPH, MBS, MS Nutrition
By Jason Mihalopoulos, MPH, MBS, MS Nutrition
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Sticky Situation
Factors that influence tape adhesion and skin damage
By Todd Sapko, MD, PhD
By Todd Sapko, MD, PhD
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Urostomy 101
Understanding the basics of urinary diversion surgery
By Janice C. Colwell, APRN, CWOCN, FAAN
By Janice C. Colwell, APRN, CWOCN, FAAN
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Functional Exercise
How training your entire body strengthens your core and prevents injury
By Patrick McNamee
By Patrick McNamee
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Ask Doctor Beck
Colorectal surgeon Dr. David E. Beck answers questions about:
- Scoping an Ostomy
- Delaying Output
- Stoma Separation
- Failed J-Pouch
- Stubborn Bump
- Weekly Spasms
- Low Sodium Levels
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Finding Love Online
Online ostomy dating website introduces long distance couple
By Charles Redner
By Charles Redner
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Increase Your Wear Time
Five steps to lengthen the time between pouch changes
By Monica Chen, RN, BSN, CWOCN
By Monica Chen, RN, BSN, CWOCN
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CBD Oil and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The chemistry and effectiveness of CBD oil for pain relief
By Neilanjan Nandi, MD, FACP
By Neilanjan Nandi, MD, FACP
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Transition from Crisis
Overcoming the psychological challenges of ostomy surgery
By Brian Ronnenberg, Clinical Counselor
By Brian Ronnenberg, Clinical Counselor
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Ask Nurse Coulter
Board-Certified Ostomy Nurse Linda A. Coulter, BNS, MS, RN, CWOCN, answers questions about:
- Growing Stoma
- Barrier Ring Mess
- Going Belt-Less
- Urostomy Infections
- Summer Wear Time
- Frequent Emptying
- Risk of Infection
- Readers Respond
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Ask Nurse Anita
Board-Certified Ostomy Nurse Anita Prinz, RN, MSN, CWOCN, answers a question about:
Night-time Drainage Systems
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Cancer Complication
Staying hydrated while undergoing treatments that cause dehydration
By Ian Settlemire, Editor
By Ian Settlemire, Editor
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Remembering Betty Smith
63 years of life with an ostomy
By Ed Pfueller, UOAA Communications and Outreach Manager
By Ed Pfueller, UOAA Communications and Outreach Manager
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Young Adult Living
Navigating life with an ostomy for young adults
By Molly Atwater, UOAA Director of Young Ostomate Outreach
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Ask the Ostomate
Tips and strategies for dealing with a noisy stoma
By Laura Cox
By Laura Cox
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Clean Sampling
Getting an uncontaminated sample for those with a urostomy
By Ian Settlemire, Publisher Reviewed by Joseph Basler, MD, Joanna Togami, MD and Anita Prinz, RN, MSN, CWOCN
By Ian Settlemire, Publisher Reviewed by Joseph Basler, MD, Joanna Togami, MD and Anita Prinz, RN, MSN, CWOCN
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Ostomy News & Products
Products from ConvaTec, Rolf Benirschke, Stealth Belt, StomaDome and StomaCloak
By Ian Settlemire, Editor
By Ian Settlemire, Editor
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So Much More than My Ostomy
Inspirational writing filled with personal advice for life after surgery
Book Review By Ian Settlemire, Editor
Book Review By Ian Settlemire, Editor