Blogs about: Colostomy
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Temporary Ostomates are Less Happy
A new research study by the University of Michigan Health System finds that patients who have temporary colostomies are generally less happy than patients with permanent colostomies. And the reason is… more →
The Ulcerative Colitis Vlog
Ostomy Lifestyle Awards Shortlist
Neil Basil wrote 18 hours ago: Good news – we have announced the shortlist for the Ostomy Lifestyle Awards, and there are loa … more →
Rob Frank to make Announcement regarding Production Company!
newleafrob wrote 1 day ago: Indian Point Village, MO- RS Express Enterprises, INC.™ leadership executives stated today that they … more →
Rob Frank at the top of Entertainment Business Battling Cancer!
newleafrob wrote 2 days ago: December 1, 2005 my career was on top of the world. I was working with some of the biggest celebriti … more →
Bowel cancer drug rejected by NICE
Neil Basil wrote 2 days ago: Another cancer drug rejected by NICE. But how much do we really know about the process to get these … more →
The (un)truths about colostomy
gaelenscafe wrote 4 days ago: You’ll be able to eat anything you want (um, not so much – individuals handle some foods … more →
Guide to Stoma Appliances - new information sheet online
Neil Basil wrote 4 days ago: The latest information sheet from Ostomy Lifestyle – A guide to the types of stoma bag availab … more →
The Ostomy Nurse
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differentwholeness wrote 1 week ago: Yesterday I went down to Albuquerque for my first visit with an ostomy nurse. Tasya went with me and … more →
Temporary Ostomates are Less Happy
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ucvlog wrote 1 week ago: A new research study by the University of Michigan Health System finds that patients who have tempor … more →
Man Gets "Bionic Bottom"; America Gets the 1st Teddy Bear
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symonsezwlky wrote 1 week ago: Did Steve Austin have more than just bionic limbs? Bionic Limb Technology Is Here And Now We Have th … more →
Surgery Finally Set
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differentwholeness wrote 1 week ago: I finally have a new date for surgery: Thursday December 3. I’ve decided to go with Dr. Brown … more →
Test drive new ostomy underwear and hernia support designs!
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Neil Basil wrote 2 weeks ago: Would you like to get involved in developing new ostomy underwear and hernia support garments? Ever … more →
A New Surgeon?
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differentwholeness wrote 2 weeks ago: First things first: I’m finally feeling better!! It took a few days before I was willing to sa … more →
Our new Patient Panel - getting new information sheets in the pipeline
Neil Basil wrote 3 weeks ago: Thanks to a grant from the Big Lottery fund, we are now able to expand and develop our range of pati … more →
Chronically ill may be happier if they give up hope
Catherine Guthrie wrote 3 weeks ago: People who suffer with a chronic disability or illness may be happier if they give up hope that thin … more →
Idea #258 for November 3rd, 2009: Facing Reality or Holding Onto Hope Is Not Always In Patients' Best Interests
health365 wrote 3 weeks ago: When facing major illness, we are always told to hold onto hope, as the optimistic attitude might ca … more →
What it is Like to be an "Ostomate"
abrokencolon wrote 1 month ago: This post is about what it is like to be me with an ostomy. Sometimes what it is like is not so bad … more →
Who Am I?
abrokencolon wrote 1 month ago: When I was a little kid, everything with my digestive system seems to have worked pretty well. I do … more →
World Ostomy Day & Uncover Ostomy site
abrokencolon wrote 1 month ago: October 3rd was World Ostomy Day (October 17th in the U.S.). On October 5 in my Introduction to Phi … more →
Some Bad Stuff
abrokencolon wrote 1 month ago: It has been a while since I posted anything here — about a month, I guess. Things had been go … more →
