It is really hard to believe it is already September. I feel like it was last week that I was writing about how much I was dreading the summer months This summer was definitely different for me with my ostomy. It was still the same type of struggles (skin irritation, not being able to really […]
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Summer Means Longer Days…
Summers mean longer days which can be difficult for people who are suffering from.. well, anything. There is a reason why I have always loved the winter months, despite being cold 24/7. I love the cozy feeling the darkness gives you. It comforts me. But also. it means that people aren’t out BBQing, at the […]
Heat and Managing my Ostomy: Then and Now
I wanted to expand a little more on the post I wrote about how much I hated having an ostomy in the heat. I thought I would share a little background about what I did with my first ostomy during spring/summer months vs how I handle it currently. Background… When I had my first ostomy, I was […]
The Only Time I Dislike Having an Ostomy: The Heat
The spring/summer is the only time of year that I really don’t like having an ostomy. Not saying I love it the other months, but ya know… I accept it and it has been a lifesaver for my health. I don’t want to be a complainer but I imagine other ostomates feel similarly at least […]
Sleeping in the Heat… with an ostomy
I have always felt this need to wear a decent amount of clothing while I am sleeping in case my ostomy should leak. I would want it to get on my clothes instead of the sheets, blankets or pillows since it would be a lot easier to deal with. When I can just quickly do […]