Special Connections
Nurse Shayle Savoie shares her ileostomy journey
By Rolf Benirschke
Articles in the Spring 2024 Issue
Journey to Confidence
Embracing vulnerability and acceptance of an ostomy
By Nina Hayes
Temporary Stomas
Types and procedures for reversing an ostomy
By David E. Beck, MD, FACS, FASCRS
Pouching on a Bulge
Professional advice for the best adherence and wear time
By David E. Beck, MD. FACS. FASCRS
Integrative Oncology
Complementary treatments to improve outcomes
By Cliff Kalibjian
Colostridium Difficile
Understanding how this bacteria attacks the colon
By David E. Beck, MD, FACS, FASCRS
Ask Doctor Beck
- Orgasm Danger
- Pooping After Ileostomy
- Stem Cell Transplant
- Low Magnesium
- Food Intolerance
- Anal Discharge
- New Normal?
Functional Exercise
How training can strengthen the core and prevent injuries
By Patrick McNamee
Back to Basics
Changing and emptying a pouch for beginners
By Patti Winborne, RN, BSN, CWON
Perioperative Nutrition
Critical observations before and after ostomy surgery
By Amalia Karlin
When Surgery is Needed
Challenging complications of IBD that may require surgery
By Neilanjan Nandi, MD, FACP
Finding the Answer
Urostomate invents device to stop constant pouch leaks
By Keith Lawton
Ask Nurse Coulter
Board-Certified Ostomy Nurse Linda A. Coulter, BNS, MS, RN, CWOCN, answers questions about:
- Sleeping
- “Barbie” Butt
- Random Output
- Clothing Question
- Adhesive Remover
- Stoma Shock
- Ocean Plunge
- Martial Arts
Young Adult Living
Navigating life with an ostomy for young adults
By Molly Atwater, UOAA Director of Young Ostomate Outreach
So You Got a K-Pouch
Practical advice for starting out wtih a continent pouch
By Erin Testerman Mitra, RN, BSN, CWOCN
and Vanessa Marra, RN, BSN, CWOCN
Advice From Adam
Your story is powerful
By Adam R. Katz
The Crusting Technique
How to adhere a pouching system on compromised skin
By Joan Junkin, MSN, APRN-CNS
Cancer Related Dehydration
Staying hydrated while undergoing treatments that cause dehydration
By Ian Settlemire, Editor
Victory Lap
A challenging tour on horseback confirms a rider is herself again
By Kari-Pietsch Wangard
Ask the Ostomate
How to be your own advocate during ostomy care
By Laura Cox
A Partner's Gratitude
Living, loving and exploring thanks to an ostomy
By Liz Elliott
