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- Manage your weight
Being overweight is one of the biggest causes of parastomal hernia, as additional weight causes pressure to push on the abdominal wall. - Strengthen your abdominal muscles
People with weak abdominal muscles are more likely to develop a hernia. Always check with your physician before beginning any new workout regimen or daily activity. - Wear a light support garment
to help boost your confidence while maintaining an active lifestyle. Ostomysecrets® offers a line of apparel and undergarments that help conceal and support your ostomy pouch. - Stop smoking and stay active
to maintain general physical well-being. - Maintain strong muscles
that help you lift and move more safely, therefore protecting your abdomen. Start with your arms. - Be careful when lifting
When you lift or carry anything, do it safely and with good technique. - Adapt exercises and daily activities
to make sure they’re appropriate. Consult your healthcare professional before beginning any new workout regimen or daily activity.
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10/17/2024
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...
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Travel
Road Trips with an Ostomy(2)
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
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Diet
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Living with an ostomy: Hydration
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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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Everyday life
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
Returning to Work with an Ostomy
From industrial jobs to the classroom, from long shifts at the hospital to dancers – and all workplaces in between – ...
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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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Activity
Exercise After Surgery: Back to Basics
No matter what level of physical activity you want to pursue, ostomy surgery shouldn’t hold you back.
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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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Peristomal Skin Care
Knowing how to identify irritated skin around your stoma early and keeping it healthy could help avoid greater compli...
Read more Read more1. Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society. (2014). Stoma Complications: Best Practice for Clinicians. Mt. Laurel: NJ, Author.
2. Inside Out. Pelvic Floor Safe Exercising. Michelle Kenway 2016 www.pelvicexercises.com.au.