
Healthier and Happier
Air Force Pilot returns to flying and his loving family after ostomy surgery
By Joshua A. Nelson, Lt Col, USAF
Articles in the Winter 2022 Issue

The Right Pouching System
How to find the right pouching system for every ostomy patient
By Ann Page, RN, BA, CWOCN

The Retracted Stoma
Causes, management and prevention of this challenging situation
By Nancy Brown, RN, CWOC

Urinary Diversion Effects
The effects of using bowel in the urinary system
By Ian Settlemire, Editor

The Human Microbiome
The trillions of microorganisms that can help or hurt us
By David E. Beck, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Ostomy Location Matters
How the location of your ostomy stoma effects nutrient absorption
By Danielle Gaffen, RDN

Overlanding Africa
Overseas adventure with an ostomy in the 1970s
By Ian Settlemire, Editor

Ask Doctor Beck
- Extreme Fatigue
- Medication Absorption
- High Blood Sugar
- Sodium Levels
- Ileostomy Irrigation?
- “Barbie Butt” Surgery
- Ileostomy Scope

Food for Thought
Finding the right diet to avoid adhesions and stay healthy
By Susan Bogatin

Working Out with Weights
The right way to build strength and stability while avoiding injury
By Adrian March, M.A., PhD

Soft Convexity
More options for improving fit, comfort and wear time
By Linda Coulter, BSN, RN, CWOCN

Journeys of Inspiration
Social media sensation Maggie Tretton (Baldwin)
By Rolf Benirschke

Overcoming Limitations
Managing an ostomy with physical and financial challenge
By Charlotte Foley MS OTR/L, CBIS

Ask Nurse Coulter
Board-Certified Ostomy Nurse Linda A. Coulter, BNS, MS, RN, CWOCN, answers questions about:
- Filtered Pouches
- Below the Beltline
- Too Soft?
- Scar Tissue
- Pouch Changes
- Dry Skin

Ask Nurse Anita
Urostomy Odor

Ask the Ostomate
Experienced ostomate Laura Cox answers common questions from readers. This issue: Cleaning/Rinsing an Ostomy Pouch

Young Adult Living

Ostomy Hygiene
Tips, techniques and products for emptying an ostomy pouch
By Anita Prinz, RN, MSN, CWOCN

Advice From Adam
Giving UP
By Adam R. Katz

Continent Ileostomy Advice
Some thoughts based on my experience
By Linda Pearce

Pyodersa Gangrenosum
A look at this rare, yet painful, skin condition
By Linda Coulter, BNS, MS, RN, CWOCN

The Stigma Problem
The source and solution to thedstigma of having an ostomy
By Jennifer Hopsicker

Together Again
Run for Resilience Events Message: “Ostomies Are Lifesavers
By Lynne Burney, UOAA Fundraising and Event Manager