The ins and out of an ostomy bag.

In the medical field , everything has a use and it’s own job and responsibilities. Variations of one thing in the hospital could have hundreds of jobs, all surrounding the goal to help people. That’s the case here with the Ostomy bags. There are so many different types of ostomy bags and you really have to get into the knowledge of them all to make sure that you are properly and accurately using the right ones. An ostomy if a hole that’s created by your surgeon that helps assists in the day to day activities that is, going to and from the bathroom. With this surgery, it helps those unable to actively move to and from the restroom with ease , a helping hand with disposing of the waste.

It’s commonly found with people who are experiencing malfunction in the digestive or urinary systems. Nine times out of ten, if the option to get an ostomy is being recommended by your surgeon, it’s most likely the best option when it comes to saving your life. It’s a drastic change in your life though. People who undergo this lifesaving operation often find themselves dealing with the mental back lash that comes with having an ostomy bag. The way you see your body would be different which could possibly take a toll on your self image. That’s why it’s strongly encouraged to maintain well connected with your support system to prevent feeling isolated and alone.

There’s many different types of ostomy bags that you have at your disposal choose from that range in all types of sizes and all types of shapes to help you better adapt to the transition of the day to day life with an ostomy bag. There are so many selections such as one-piece, two-piece, drainable, close-end, pre-cut, cut-to-fit, flat, convex, and pediatric ostomy bags. Each of them have different descriptions that better help fit different variations of needs that’s need to be met when it comes to obtaining and living with an ostomy bag. Some people are subjected to have to buy their own ostomy bags but there are a lot of different prices available to help you find the perfect one for you.

Based on the type of surgery you have that requires you to need an ostomy bag, whether it be a colostomy, ileostomy, or an urostomy, it will help you better decide which bag would be the best selection to have. It is important to maintain regular self-care of your stoma, which is the part of your ureter, large or small bowel which appears on the outside of your skin through your incision site made by your surgeon and typically connected to the external pouch of your bag for easy drainage. Regularly keeping up with the cleaning of this part prevents any infections and for smoother day to day living conditions with the ostomy bag. At Byram Healthcare, they are dedicated to helping the lives of their patients and making everyday all the more easier no matter the condition of their bodies. They are committed to helping people live their lives as normal as they possibly could under the circumstances of the situation they’re in that causes them to have an ostomy bag. 

Various Stoma Products That You Should Know About

The great thing about living in this day and age is that you can pretty much get anything you want if you are willing to cough up the money to pay for it. We are no doubt living in the best period of time as far as having an ostomy goes, since there are just so many different products online that are available for you to buy. If you have had an ostomy for quite some time like I have, then you know the difference between having the right products at your disposal and having the wrong ones. We all have our favorite go to products and brands that keep our ostomies going from day to day, but did you know that there may be some products that you are missing out on? That’s right - today I am going to be writing about some products for your stoma that you could and should be using if you are not already. For all my novice ostomates out there who are reading this, this article should serve as a guide for you as you go through your ostomy journey. For my veterans out there, perhaps you can learn something new from this article as well. So without further ado, let’s talk about some stoma products that you should be using if you are not already.

The first product that I want to talk about is called a stoma plug. If you thought that the only thing you could throw on your stoma was an ostomy pouch, then you are totally not ready for what is about to come next. A stoma plug is a small cap that you can attach to the skin barrier in place of where your ostomy pouch should go. This stoma cap is not a different version of an ostomy pouch or anything like that; rather, it is something totally different. While an ostomy pouch will catch and hold the content that comes out of your stoma, a stoma plug will simply keep everything inside your stoma until you take it off. There are actually a lot of uses for a stoma plug,

but the main one that seems to be the most popular is for when people are wanting to get intimate with that special someone. Rather than have to deal with an ostomy pouch slinging around while you are doing your thing, you can use a stoma plug and keep everything sealed up while you have a good time. People also like to wear stoma plugs if they are doing certain physical activities like swimming or something like that. Keep in mind, however, that you should not wear a stoma plug for more than 20 to 30 minutes at a time, since you don’t want your stoma to become too backed up. 

Another product that I want to talk about for people with ostomies is called a skin barrier, or wafer. Now I am sure that everyone who has an ostomy knows what a skin barrier is, since you likely have to change it yourself everyday. However, did you know that there are a lot of different kinds of wafers available for people with ostomies? Since all of our bodies are different and our stomas unique, it makes sense that not everybody can make use of the same wafer. That is why there are actually a lot of different types of wafers for different people with different needs.