“Really No Big Deal”
Inspirational boy stays positive, active and raises thousands for charit
By Rolf Benirschke
Articles in the Summer 2023 Issue
Ostomy Apps
A review of the most popular apps for having an ostomy
By Linda Coulter, BSN, MS, RN, CWOCN
Gaining Weight
How to gain and maintain a healthy weight after surgery
By Danielle Gaffen, RDN
Managing a Retained Rectum
Tips and techniques for handling possible issues
By Daivd E. Beck, MD, FACS, FASCRS
Living With Two Stomas
Helpful insights and information for the challenges and strategies
By Cliff Kalibjian
Colonic Diverticulosis
Understanding this common reason for ostomy surgery
By Daivd E. Beck, MD, FACS, FASCRS
Ask Doctor Beck
- Failed J-Pouch
- Retracting Stoma
- Intestinal Cleanse
- Losing Good Bacteria
- Stoma Herpes
- Painful Intercourse
- Colonoscopy Alternative
- Active Rectum
Supplies on a Budget
The avenues of aid available for ostomates in any situation
By Stephanie Sullivan, Marian Grace and Barbara Hymans
Walking 2.0
Rucking can double your strength gains and health benefits
By Patrick McNamee
Caring for a Loved One
An experienced care giver shares insights, advice and wisdom
By Bill Van Clief
Surviving Rehabilitation
What I learned living at a nursing home with an ostomy
By R.S. Elvey
Secret No More
How and when to let others know about your ostomy
By Patti Haberer, RN, BSN, MA, CWOCN
Ask Nurse Coulter
Board-Certified Ostomy Nurse Linda A. Coulter, BNS, MS, RN, CWOCN, answers questions about:
- Using Bonding Cement
- Plugging a Stoma
- Removing a Wafer
- Urostomy Pouch Leaks
- Terrible Itching
- Sloshing About
- 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
Getting the Supplies You Need
How your medical records can determine if supplies are denied or approved
By Susan Mueller, BSN, RN, CWOCN and UOAA
Advocacy Committee Co-Chair
Advice From Adam
A Refined You
By Adam R. Katz
Intuitive Eating
How to eat might be as important as what to eat
By Nina Hayes
Outside the Box Cancer Therapies
Book Review
By Ian Settlemire, Editor
Ruth's Ostomy Journey
Looking back on 50 years of receiving and giving
By Ruth Salinger
Ask the Ostomate
Proper Pouch Disposal
By Laura Cox
