A Second Chance at Life
An ostomy is part of a long recovery for Beth Hudson
By Rolf Benirschke
Articles in the Fall 2023 Issue
Three Pouch Fixes
Three easy-to-use techniques for pouch leaks
By Terri Cobb RN, BSN, CWOCN
A Successful Recovery
Tips and strategies for coming back strong after surgery
By Diana Gallagher, MS, RN, CWOCN, CFCN
Facilitator for the NWA Ostomy Support Group
Bladder Cancer
Diagnosis, Treatment and Follow-up
By Teresa St Claire
Reviewed by Dr. Joseph Basler
Building Immunity
How to strengthen your defenses after ostomy surgery
By David E. Beck, MD. FACS. FASCRS
A Sweet Surprise
How sugar and sweeteners impact ostomy output
By Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD
Ask Doctor Beck
- Second Opinion
- Gaining Weight
- Phantom Wind
- Rectal Stump Removal
- Changes After Surgery
- Reversal Appointment
- Eliminating Contrast
Rebuilding Core Strength
Part 1 of a step-by-step guide to safely regain abdominal fitness
By Trish Massart, RHN, CPT
Climbing Denali
Taking on the challenge of North America’s tallest peak
By Charlotte Foley, MS, OTR/L, CBIS
Urostomy Infections
Sure-fire strategies to help reduce the frequency of infections
By Janice C. Colwell, RN,MS,CWOCN,FAAN
and Nisha R. Kumar, RN, MSN
The Lymphatic System
Crohn's Warrior
Model and entertainer here to inspire ostomates and those battling disease
By Latrice Storey
Ask Nurse Coulter
Board-Certified Ostomy Nurse Linda A. Coulter, BNS, MS, RN, CWOCN, answers questions about:
- Best Baseplate
- Burning and Itching
- Cardio Complication
- Water Blisters
- Water Logged
- Fitting Flanges
- Painful Wafer Removal
- Reader Responds
Young Adult Living
Navigating life with an ostomy for young adults
By Molly Atwater, UOAA Director of Young Ostomate Outreach
How to Explain What You Need
Tools to help you identify your ostomy care needs
By Susan Mueller, BSN, RN, CWOCN and UOAA
Advocacy Committee Co-Chair
Advice From Adam
The World is Yours
By Adam R. Katz
Ask Nurse Anita
Crohn’s Disease and Kidney Stones
By Anita Prinz, RN, MSN, CWOCN
Prebiotics and Probiotics
The powerfully therapeutic effects from friendly organisms
By David E. Beck, MD, FACS, FASCRS
10 Costly Medicare Mistakes
Book Review
By Ian Settlemire, Editor
Unsupportive Spouse
How to find strength and acceptance without the help of a spouse
By Brian Ronnenberg, NCC, LPCI
Traveling Through Time
A nine-week tour of ancient landmarks and cultures
By Susie Leonard Weller
Loving Your Body
Three surprising ostomy outlooks that help achieve acceptance
By Elaine O’Rourke
