Just want to find out more about living with ostomies

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achebi
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Just want to find out more about living with ostomies

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Hi, My name is April and I am a nursing student at the University of Florida.
I would love to gain more insight into what it is like to live with an ostomy.
I have questions about how it affects one's self-esteem, how aware one is about his/her ostomy, the impact it has on one's day and night plans, the influence of the ostomy on clothing choices, the influence of the ostomy on interactions with others, and finally how healthcare workers can be more helpful to patients with colostomies or in teaching others about them who do not know much.
Thank you and can't wait to hear from you!
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Veganostomy
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Re: Just want to find out more about living with ostomies

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Hi April,

Do you want to post the specific questions here? I could help if you're interested either on the forum or privately by email.
VeganOstomy blog - IBD, Ostomy, veganism, life.

www.veganostomy.ca
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