Living with an ostomy can be a life-altering experience. For those who have undergone ostomy surgery, the physical changes can be challenging to navigate, but the emotional journey is equally significant. At Fortis Medical Products, we understand that it's not just about supplying quality ostomy products and accessories; it's about providing support for the emotional […]
Skin irritation is a top concern for ostomy patients, given the extra sensitive area around the stoma. It’s a location that can become vulnerable to bumps, rashes, or even bleeding if you aren’t careful. We’d like to go over some of these common skin irritations and offer suggestions to prevent or minimize further trouble. Various […]
The upcoming holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and spending quality moments with loved ones. However, for individuals living with an ostomy, it can also bring a unique set of challenges. The good news is that with the right products and accessories from Fortis Medical Products, you can enjoy the upcoming holidays with […]
Many patients face the possibility of undergoing either a temporary or permanent ostomy procedure to address several life-threatening conditions, including colon-rectal cancer. Once they hear about it, the first question that always arises goes something like this: “How does one live with an ostomy bag?” So, since that’s an important concern, let’s go over the […]
Ovarian cancer is another serious condition, which can spread to certain components of the digestive system. Sometimes, if this happens, it could require partial or total removal of various bowels, making it necessary to divert waste in a different direction. As you may already know, ostomy is a common way to do this by surgically […]
What are the practical implications for driving with an ostomy? This is one of several things new ostomy patients might encounter following their surgery. Since many individuals continue an active lifestyle after the procedure, it helps to know how to handle various scenarios and potential obstacles. This article will deal with the driving aspects. The […]
Coping with ostomy surgery, whether for yourself or a loved one, can often feel overwhelming and stir up emotions of distress, frustration, and helplessness. Not to mention it's been proven that patients often grapple with anxiety, confusion, and uncertainty as they adjust to their new reality. Fortunately, it’s not all doom and gloom, as this […]
Part of adjusting to life with an ostomy involves troubleshooting the unexpected difficulties you may encounter away from home. While most ostomy patients would prefer to change or drain pouches before going places, sometimes one’s digestive system has other ideas. Plus, it’s nice to be adaptable to various circumstances. We’d like to go over some […]
Are you ready to drive, fly, walk, and run all over the country this summer? This is still attainable for many ostomy patients, provided you prepare for certain traveling bottlenecks. Fortunately, we’ve met many ostomates who’ve returned to living the same active lifestyle as prior to their surgery after learning how to make some simple […]
New ostomy patients go through many adjustments while learning how to manage their condition. Most of it involves how to change pouches, eating carefully, and keeping the stoma clean. Regarding that first item - How often should you change pouches? You can expect to change your ostomy bag about every three to five days, but […]
