Ostomy Canada Connects E-News September 2026
Explore the September 2026 issue of Ostomy Canada Connects! Find inspiring stories, helpful tips and resources, and more. The post Ostomy Canada Connects E-News September 2026 first appeared on Ostomy...
View ArticleIf You Are Having Symptoms, Don’t Ignore Them
By Anna Lachman Who knows your body better than yourself? We are programmed to trust the professionals. Doctors know best right? After all, they have the education, they are experts in the field,...
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Japanese Toilets
By Bob Cromwell Reprinted with permission. Around 100,000 ostomy surgeries are performed each year in the U.S., where it’s estimated that there are between 725,000 and one million ostomates, or people...
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How to Tell People About Your Ostomy
By Hannah Martin-Spencer, BKin, Ostomy Canada Marketing Team Getting comfortable and confident with your ostomy doesn’t just happen overnight. Many people struggle with how or when to tell people about...
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Recovering from Ostomy Surgery
By Erika Kana, RN Any ostomy surgery, whether temporary or permanent, requires recovery. Fatigue, decreased physical capacity, and reduced energy are common after surgery. It can be frustrating to feel...
View ArticleBloating and Hernia Discomfort
Question: I experience bloating often. I also have a hernia that bothers me a lot. I am 84 years old. Answer: A hernia can indeed contribute to gas and bloating by altering the arrangement and shape of...
View ArticleOstomy Canada Connects E-News August 2026
Explore the August 2026 issue of Ostomy Canada Connects! Find inspiring stories, helpful tips and resources, and more. The post Ostomy Canada Connects E-News August 2026 first appeared on Ostomy Canada...
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Traveling with Confidence: My Experience Flying with an Ostomy
By Nadia Maffucci Di Rienzo, Ostomy Canada Ambassador In January 2023, I underwent life-saving ostomy surgery after living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) for 25 years and receiving a colorectal...
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Some of the Best Advice I’ve Received as an Ostomate – Part 3
By Robert A. Winfree, Ph.D. Read Part 1 and Part 2 of Robert’s advice! I’ll admit that it’s been a steep learning curve and sometimes a bumpy ride since I became an ostomate, five years ago. But...
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Open Book, New Chapter: What My Ostomy Taught Me About Being Alive
By Coralie Lynch I didn’t ease into this chapter of my life. I got thrown into it at 1 a.m. on an operating table. Thirty-six hours earlier, I was managing intense abdominal pain the way a lot of us...
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Ilfracombe Woman Chases a Second ‘World-First’ at the World’s Highest Marathon
By Caroline Bramwell Reprinted with permission.Original link: https://pressreleases.responsesource.com/news/107317/ilfracombe-woman-chases-a-second-world-first-at-the-world/ Published on May 11, 2026...
View ArticleFinding a Physiotherapist Who Understands Ostomy
Question: I’m a 31–40-year-old living in Ontario with a colostomy, and I’m looking for a physiotherapist. I was wondering if there is a list of approved facilities that offer physiotherapy for...
View ArticleOstomy Canada Connects E-News July 2026
Explore the July 2026 issue of Ostomy Canada Connects! Find inspiring stories, helpful tips and resources, and more. The post Ostomy Canada Connects E-News July 2026 first appeared on Ostomy Canada...
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24‑Hour Ultra Recap: Running for Ostomy Canada
By Alex MacInnis, Ostomy Canada Society Ambassador What an incredible experience. I went into this 24‑hour ultra not fully knowing what to expect. I knew it would be tough—just not how tough. Starting...
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My Ostomy Journey: Learning to Live Again
By Steve Jordan, 61 Years Young There are some moments in life that divide everything into ‘before’ and ‘after’. For me, my ostomy journey became one of those moments. Before all of this, I never...
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30 Years of Colour
By Lisa Trudel Luckily, I like the colour blue because I see a lot of it, one drop at a time. This comes from using the Hollister M9 Odor Eliminator Drops after emptying my ileostomy bag. I could not...
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Some of the Best Advice I’ve Received as an Ostomate – Part 2
By Robert A. Winfree, Ph.D. Read Part 1 of Robert’s advice! I’ll admit that it’s been a steep learning curve and sometimes a bumpy ride since I became an ostomate, five years ago. But honestly, my life...
View ArticleKeeping Your Ileostomy Seal Secure in Hot Weather
Question: I have an ileostomy and have noticed that during hot weather, my pouch seal becomes soft and starts to irritate my skin. Are there any tips or product recommendations to help keep the seal...
View ArticleOstomy Canada Connects E-News June 2026
Explore the May 2026 issue of Ostomy Canada Connects! Find inspiring stories, helpful tips and resources, and upcoming events for the Canadian ostomy community. The post Ostomy Canada Connects E-News...
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Some of the Best Advice I’ve Received as an Ostomate – Part 1
By Robert A. Winfree, Ph.D. I’ll admit that it’s been a steep learning curve and sometimes a bumpy ride since I became an ostomate, five years ago. But honestly, my life has never been better than it...
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