Does the thought of ostomy odor make you anxious, self-conscious, and constantly anxious, especially in public? You don’t have to feel that way any longer. Find the best odor eliminators for ostomates at HPFY.
What is the best way to ensure you don’t experience the embarrassment and inconvenience of a leaking pouch? Read about how to keep the ostomy bag from leaking.
Ostomy garments are meant to be worn over an ostomy pouch and can be pulled on and off with ease without disturbing the pouch. Made of flexible and breathable fabric, these garments are designed to conceal and support the ostomy pouch. With an ostomy garment...
Every 4th Thursday, Christine Kijek, a WOCN nurse and an Ostomate herself, talks about living with an ostomy. In her webinar, our in-house expert talks about intimacy with an ostomy & more. Read all about her webinar here.
An ostomy belt strengthens the connection between the skin barrier and the pouch. It keeps the pouch close to the abdomen so that there is no gap between the two and therefore, no leakage. Leakage from an ostomy system can lead to skin irritation and...
Whether the colostomy is short or long-term, the supplies required will remain the same. In the hospital, the nursing staff will provide you with an ostomy pouch, skin barrier, and other items. Once you are home, you can explore other ostomy supply options...
Millions of people around the world encounter the need for a urostomy. An obstruction in the urethra or a problem with the bladder, such as cancer, can restrict or even block the flow of urine out of the body.
Stoma nurses have differing opinions on this. I am proactive in keeping the peristomal skin healthy and recommend using it. It sets up the skin to accept the adhesive. Choose one without alcohol. If the skin becomes red or breaks down, it won’t burn.
There are a lot of things one has to be careful of while traveling.Pre-cut all pouches at home, to avoid carrying scissors with you. Pack ostomy supplies in both carry-on and checked luggage. Carry extra supplies in case you are stranded and supplies are not...
All colostomy bags are the same, right? Not so!! Which one is right for you? What should I look for in a colostomy bag? We can give you the information you need. READ MORE
Leakage from the pouch can make the area around the skin red and weepy Allergy to the skin barrier may result in skin burns, itch or sting Moisture under the pouch can lead to skin infections
If you’re a new ostomate, you probably feel your life has drastically changed. At first, getting into a routine seems hard. Thinking about returning to work is scary. Even getting back to the things you love to do seems far off. The first few months is the...
Infection of the stoma is one of the main worries of an ostomate. Skin infection around the stoma can happen for various reasons, so it is important to check your stoma and peristomal skin with each ostomy pouch change to identify any new issues should they...
A two-piece ostomy bag can be changed without replacing the skin barrier, is easy to apply & remove, and causes less irritation. Find the best 2-piece ostomy bags at HPFY.
As you probably already know, good hygiene becomes even more important after ostomy surgery. Bathing with an ostomy is not difficult. The stoma does not interfere with being clean and there are many options available to keep the stoma from getting wet while...
Better visibility while measuring baseline hole that fits effectively around the stoma Less irritation to the skin as pouch can be replaced without changing the baseline The pouch can be opened from top to let out excessive air
A one-piece ostomy system is one single unit of pouch and skin barrier. When removing this system, the entire unit has to be removed. A two-piece system has the skin barrier separate from the pouch. In this type, first you have to fix the barrier on the skin...
Choosing the right ostomy barrier can be a challenge for new ostomates. There is so much to learn. Once you’ve mastered the basics, the details are easier to understand! If you are lucky enough, you have met with an ostomy nurse. Unfortunately, many areas in...
