Discover practical tips, travel guides, and empowering resources for living confidently with an ostomy at Ostomy on the Go.
Are you adjusting to life with a stoma? These articles can help!
Off the Grid Sounds Great Until You Need Ostomy Supplies
Ever dreamed of living off the grid with an ostomy? Here’s why Crohn’s disease and an ostomy make that fantasy a little more complicated.
Metastatic Crohn’s Disease, MRIs, and Vomit Juice
My first diary entry about living with metastatic Crohn’s disease, starting Remicade, surviving MRIs, and finding humor in chronic illness.
Ileoscopy Through an Ostomy: What to Expect
Ileoscopy through an ostomy explained step-by-step. Learn prep, what to expect, recovery, and real patient experience to ease your anxiety.
Traveling With Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis: How to Plan a Trip With Chronic Illness
Traveling with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis? Learn how to plan flexible, low-stress trips even with unpredictable IBD symptoms.
How to Hide an Ostomy Bag in a Swimsuit: Style & Security Tips
Learn how to hide an ostomy bag in a swimsuit using simple style hacks. From bold patterns to waterproof seals, gain confidence at the pool!
Ostomy Reversal Surgery: Risks, Recovery, and What to Expect
Living with an ostomy and considering ostomy reversal surgery? Learn about experiences, risks, recovery, and what ostomates wish they knew.
What to Pack for Ostomy Surgery
Not sure what to pack for ostomy surgery? This complete hospital packing list covers ileostomy essentials, comfort items, and recovery tips.
What is Normal Ostomy Output & When to Worry
What is normal ostomy output? Learn what changes in color, consistency, smell, and volume mean and when ostomy output requires a doctor.
Ostomy Bag Ballooning
Struggling with ostomy bag ballooning? Learn what causes ballooning and proven ways to prevent gas buildup with an ostomy.
Hollister Ostomy Bag Problems: What’s Going On and How to Get Replacements
Having Hollister ostomy bag problems? Learn what’s changed with Cera Plus and how to get ostomy bag replacements from Hollister.
Do You Need an Ostomy Bag Filter?
Do you need a filter on your ostomy bag? Learn the pros, cons, real user experiences, and how to decide if a pouch filter is right for you.
Partially Undigested Food in Stoma: What’s Normal & What’s Not
Learn what it means to see partially undigested food in stoma output, what’s normal, and when to call a doctor for possible blockage symptoms.
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