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Did you know that you can opt to have ostomy surgery? That's what Meghan did after struggling with Crohn’s and Colitis. She has been wearing Convatec straight from surgery and has partnered with us to share what life is like living with an ostomy and the top products she uses including our full ESENTA™ skincare solutions.
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“My ostomy allows me to do so many things that I once couldn’t - like comfortably enjoy a day at the beach! Prior to my ostomy, I would have been spending my day within proximity to the closest bathroom and hoping that I made it there in time.
My ostomy has given me so much freedom, allows me to live presently and enjoy the day. But when the day is over, I know I desperately need a bag change. I have had the opportunity to partner with Convatec and am loving their new line of skincare, ESENTA. The adhesive remover wipes are perfect for cleaning up any leftover residue.
After a long day, there is nothing better than a clean bag change to wake up fresh the next morning to conquer a new day!”
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28/11/2024
Travel
Traveling with an Ostomy: What to Pack
The idea of taking long trips with an ostomy may seem daunting at first. But with a little extra preparation, you can...
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Road Trips with an Ostomy
Now that you have an ostomy, the idea of taking long trips can seem daunting. But with a little extra preparation, yo...
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Ostomy Travel Tips
Extra security precautions are being taken at airports and other transit hubs worldwide. A little pre-planning and un...
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Fashion
Fashion Tips for Men Living with an Ostomy
After ostomy surgery you can wear the same clothes as anyone else – and do it with style! Here are some fashion tips ...
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Fashion
Fashion tips for women living with an ostomy
Here are some practical fashion tips from Jearlean Taylor, a successful model, author, and businesswoman who has neve...
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Tips for Managing Anxiety After Ostomy Surgery
One of the biggest worries for people who have recently had ostomy surgery is what other people will think.
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Everyday life
Back to school with an ostomy
As your child begins to recover from ostomy surgery, it is normal for them to feel fearful or anxious about their nee...
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Everyday life
Bathing or showering with an Ostomy
Showering or bathing with an ostomy should not interfere with your regular cleaning routine. Here are some tips on ba...
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Everyday life
Peristomal Skin Care
Knowing how to identify irritated skin around your stoma early and keeping it healthy could help avoid greater compli...
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What to do if your stoma bag leaks in public
Leakages in public may be a stoma wearers' worst nightmare. Leaks happen, but the good news is that it doesn’t have t...
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Everyday life
Navigating public restroom with an Ostomy
When you’re out and about, everyone needs to take a quick pitstop from time to time, and the key to a good pitstop is...
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Everyday life
Reducing Risk of Parastomal Hernia
You may have heard about a complication known as a ‘parastomal’ hernia, an abnormal bulge around the stoma. These tip...
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Travel
Ostomy Travel Tips
Extra security precautions are being taken at airports and other transit hubs worldwide. A little pre-planning and un...
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Post-Ostomy Surgery: Dos and Don’ts of Exercise
Exercising after ostomy surgery is about patience and doing what feels right. It’s important to take your time and kn...
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me+ Community Stories - Maggie
My name is Maggie and I received my ostomy at the age of 16. Originally, I had gone in for a resection of my terminal...
Everyday life
Navigating public restroom with an Ostomy
When you’re out and about, everyone needs to take a quick pitstop from time to time, and the key to a good pitstop is...
Everyday life
Back to school with an ostomy
As your child begins to recover from ostomy surgery, it is normal for them to feel fearful or anxious about their nee...
Diet
Enjoy your fruits and vegetables
Tips from our me+ contributor, Sarah Biggart about enjoying a healthier diet whilst living with an ostomy.
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me+ Community Stories - Lauren
What do you get when you cross a yoga-loving ad exec with a house plant- obsessed fashionista? You get Lauren Beach o...
Fashion
Fashion tips for women living with an ostomy
Here are some practical fashion tips from Jearlean Taylor, a successful model, author, and businesswoman who has neve...
Everyday life
Travel
Road Trips with an Ostomy
Now that you have an ostomy, the idea of taking long trips can seem daunting. But with a little extra preparation, yo...
Everyday life
What to do if your stoma bag leaks in public
Leakages in public may be a stoma wearers' worst nightmare. Leaks happen, but the good news is that it doesn’t have t...
Activity
Swimming with an Ostomy
Having an ostomy should not prevent you from swimming. Here are some helpful tips to get you feeling confident in the...
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me+ Community Stories - Jearlean
Jearlean Taylor has never known life without an ostomy. She has had two ostomies since she was just three years old. ...
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me+ Community Stories - André
Hello, my name is André Estrela, I am Brazilian, married and work as a graphic designer and influencer with an ostomy.
Fashion
Fashion Tips for Men Living with an Ostomy
After ostomy surgery you can wear the same clothes as anyone else – and do it with style! Here are some fashion tips ...
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Post-Ostomy Surgery: Dos and Don’ts of Exercise(2)(3)(2)
Exercising after ostomy surgery is about patience and doing what feels right. It’s important to take your time and kn...
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me+ Community Stories - Alannah-Jayne
I'm Alannah-Jayne and I had emergency surgery for an ileostomy due to Inflammatory Bowel Disease causing sepsis in my...
Everyday life
Bathing or showering with an Ostomy
Showering or bathing with an ostomy should not interfere with your regular cleaning routine. Here are some tips on ba...
Everyday life
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Ted Vosk’s story
Ted has been living with an ileostomy since May 2012, after developing ulcerative colitis.
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me+ Community Stories - Manny
Manny Cuevas inherited a lot from his father, including his love of fashion design. He built a cult following and hea...
Relationships & Intimacy
Intimacy with an Ostomy
Tips to enhance intimacy with your partner and answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
Diet
What to Eat After Ostomy Surgery
There is no specific ‘ostomy diet’ but there are important considerations as you discover the foods that work best fo...
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Tips for Managing Anxiety After Ostomy Surgery
One of the biggest worries for people who have recently had ostomy surgery is what other people will think.
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me+ Community Stories - Kimberly
In 2015, Kimberly was in the midst of cancer treatments, with a bowel perforation and an obstruction that required em...
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me+ Community Stories - Meghan
Instagram Star, Meghan Brown, Shares How Easy Pouch Removal is with ESENTA™
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Everyday life
Reducing Risk of Parastomal Hernia
You may have heard about a complication known as a ‘parastomal’ hernia, an abnormal bulge around the stoma. These tip...