Get ready to talk about all things ostomy with me+ Talk from Convatec. me+ Talk dives deep into all sorts of topics relating to life with an ostomy. It is hosted by certified ostomy nurse, Rene Holland, and product specialist, Matt Deal. Listen to episodes where we discuss adapting to life after surgery, relationships, telling friends and family about your stoma, intimacy, and how to use the resources available through me+ Recovery. Plus, hear amazing stories and helpful advice from our me+ community members.
On today’s episode we are going to talk about support and resources for people living with an ostomy. From ostomy nurses to local support groups, and even engaging online safely. And we are excited to have a special guest with us, Allison Rosen. Allison’s story is incredible, from colorectal cancer in her 30s to emergency surgeries, and now living with an ileostomy and working to ensure people get screened for cancer regularly. She is a patient advocate of the best kind.
This episode is also available in video format on YouTube (https://youtu.be/9oT-2gIp9tI).
27 Aug 2020
Diet & Nutrition with an Ostomy
In episode 8, Matt & Rene dive into diet & nutrition with an ostomy, with the help of Wendie Taylor, registered dietitian and ostomy product specialist. They'll talk through general guidelines, hydration and introducing foods back into your diet safely following surgery.
30 Jun 2020
Ostomy Product Basics
In episode 7, Matt and Rene take us through ostomy product basics. Learn more about different pouch systems available, including more info about newer technologies designed to increase pouch performance. Whether you just had surgery last week or years ago, we're sure you'll learn something new in today's episode.
6 Jan 2020
Relationships: Loving Yourself
One of the most important relationships in your ostomy journey is with yourself. Fashion model and double ostomate, Jearlean Taylor, joins us to talk about learning to love yourself and feeling comfortable in your own skin.
2 Dec 2019
Relationships: Dating and Intimacy With an Ostomy
We continue our 3-part series on relationships with an ostomy by talking about dating and intimacy. We’ll be joined by Sarah Biggart, manager of Ostomysecrets® and living with an ostomy since 2004. She’ll share some insights and words of wisdom as you navigate dating with an ostomy.
4 Nov 2019
Relationships: How To Tell People You Have an Ostomy
Tough question: How and when do you tell someone about your ostomy? Episode 4 kicks off a 3-part discussion around relationships with a discussion on talking to other people about your stoma. Matt and
Rene are joined by ostomy support specialist, Tekele to get real about having these conversations.
1 Oct 2019
Mental Recovery After Ostomy Surgery
We are wrapping up the three-part series on life after ostomy surgery with a discussion on mental recovery. For many, this is the most difficult portion of resuming life after ostomy surgery. Matt and Rene will be joined by Ellen, a me+ ostomy support specialist, to talk through tough issues like
comparison, finding the right support, accepting the new normal, and more.
3 Sept 2019
Physical Recovery After Ostomy Surgery
In episode 2, we continue in the three-part series on life after ostomy surgery, with me+™ Recovery. me+™ Recovery will guide you through gentle recovery movements for people that have just had ostomy – or any other type of abdominal – surgery. These movements may help you reconnect those abdominal muscles after surgery, which may help you to recover more quickly.
23 Jul 2019
How Has Your Body Changed?
In episode one, we kick off a three-part series on life after ostomy surgery: How has your body changed? Whether are you've just recently had ostomy surgery or if you've been living with in ostomy for some time now, we will talk through how your body has changed and tips and tricks for becoming more comfortable with those changes.
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