Ostomy Supplies
Ostomy Supplies
At Diabetic Warehouse, we understand that adapting to life after colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy surgery can be a difficult transition. It certainly does change your daily routine and it will take some time to become comfortable caring for and managing the opening created by ostomy surgery, called a stoma, which allows waste to leave the body.
For some, the stoma is temporary and only required to allow time for the body to properly heal from an invasive surgery. Other times, if the damage to the large intestine, small intestine or bladder is severe, ostomies must be permanent. Either way, an ostomy requires careful care and management.
Who Needs an Ostomy?
Individuals with certain digestive disorders or diseases may require an ostomy procedure. These include:
– Colon or rectal cancer
– People who suffer severe injuries to the large or small intestine
– Severe bowel blockage
– Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease
– Certain cases of Diverticulitis
Living with an Ostomy
Life with an ostomy, while certainly different, should not be thought of as limiting. It’s also more common than you might think. According to the Cleveland Clinic about 1 out of every 500 people are living with an ostomy procedure and use an ostomy pouch. Yes, living with a stoma comes with added responsibilities, such as examining the stoma area each day to make sure it is clean and healthy, carrying extra ostomy supplies with you in case you need them, and being careful to ensure the connection between the stoma and the pouch is well-sealed.
However, once fully healed from the surgical procedure, people with ostomy pouches live regular lives. They still go to work just as always. They can still exercise and play sports provided they are not major contact sports. In fact, most people around you will have no idea you have an ostomy, unless you decide to tell them. This is in large part due to advancements in ostomy pouches and skin barriers , as well as supplies such as ostomy belts and products like skin barrier paste .
Ostomy Supplies at Diabetic Warehouse
At Diabetic Warehouse, we carry ostomy supplies by the most respected manufacturers, such as Hollister, ConvaTec , and Coloplast. Our inventory includes one-piece and two-piece drainable ostomy pouches, skin barriers, barrier paste to create a quality seal without skin irritation, pouch clamps, belts to support your ostomy pouch discreetly, and other essential items.
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