Colostomy gas is different from regular flatulent emissions (farts). While you may be able to control a regular fart with rectal sphincter control, you cannot control when your colostomy releases gas. Nobody wants to release noisy gas or odors at the wrong time. This fear can cause anxiety, apprehension, and…
Stoma Stifler
What is a prolapsed stoma? A prolapsed stoma for an ostomate is when your stoma, which is the opening on the outside of your torso for waste to pass through, protrudes from the body telescopically, with the potential to become quite large. This can happen for a variety of reasons…
A practical, real-life guide to reducing your risk of a parastomal hernia — covering support belts, safe lifting, core strength, and daily habits ostomates can use to protect the stoma site.
A real-talk, week-by-week comfort plan for the first 30 days after ostomy surgery, body, mind, and routine, from Stoma Stifler.
A field guide to the four types of stoma sound, what each means about your digestion, and the small daily change that quiets each one.