When you find out you're going to be getting an
ostomy your whole world changes.
Information is thrown at you at a lightning pace. More information than most people want to hear
is what comes at them all in a rush. The
life changing information and the education is simply a lot for the average
person and in the end most of us all go to the same spot. What on earth am I going to wear when this is
all said and done. Don't be ashamed or
talk down on yourself for thinking this for a single moment. You are human, and so am I and let's face it
we all thought of this early on instead of the actual health issue that was
happening. It's a natural response and
when it comes to shopping it is important to look good especially if you have a
stoma!
So there are a few things to keep in mind for
your ostomy care and one of the biggest things is to make sure you look and
feel good. Your psychological health is
just as important as your physical health.
So yes, listen to your ostomy nurse and surgeon. They will most likely give you incredible and
very noteworthy information that you need to know to get through your day to
day life.
But also make sure you are
paying attention to not change your life so that you look and feel like a
medical case. That is the last thing you
want and I am pretty sure that some of us end up feeling that way. The jokes about being half man half machine
seem to start rolling in and that is all good and fun, but seriously make sure
you are taking care of yourself.
Looking great is just as big a deal in ostomy
care as having the right seals and bags for your specific type of stoma. So I suggest checking out lots of online
tutorials about fashion. There are tons of them out there for people who have
stomas and it is really important to find a few good ones that seem to fit your
lifestyle. Make sure you are getting the
right active wear and gear for your lifestyle and that is fits the way you like
to dress on a regular basis. Some things
will have to change a bit, but not everything and certianly not an entire
style. Stay happy, feel, and look good!
