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Stoma Products by Liberty Medical

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Suppliers of Stoma Products. The Liberty range of colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy products offer you the freedom to move on with life. Dansac develops, manufactures and markets unique stoma care products that solve specific problems and improve quality of life for people with a stoma. Our products are marketed in well over 30 countries throughout the world by our subsidiaries and distributors - we export approximately 94% of our products. Dansac Customer Engagement Australia. Freecall: 1800 892 891.

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Playing sport with a stoma

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Whether you love endurance, water, contact and / or aerobic sports, jumping back into exercise is a great way to regain fitness following your procedure. As your stoma begins to heal following surgery, you may wonder about a more active lifestyle - either to resume the sports and fitness activities you have already enjoyed, or whether you'll be able to take up a new sport that you want to try. Fitness and activity with a stoma. Your stoma is stronger than you think. Everyone, even those without a stoma, ...

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Stoma Frequently Asked Questions

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A friend of mine recommended using methylated spirits to make sure my skin was dry before applying my pouch to make it stick better. Is this a good idea? No You should dry the skin only with a dry towel, or if you have time, allow it to air dry. You may possibly damage the skin with something flammable so you should avoid using that. Are there any problems with ultrasound scans? Can I breastfeed my baby? Yes Breastfeeding offers many advantages for both baby and mum. It is your choice. Yes You can bathe ...

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Eating with a stoma

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Freedom to Eat Well. Having a stoma shouldn't stop you from enjoying the foods you loved before your operation. Each person is unique, and everyone reacts differently to certain foods, regardless of whether or not they have a stoma. All in all, the golden rule is a varied diet where all things are taken in moderation. Along with exercise, this is the best way to achieve and maintain good health. Personal perspective on eating. These are divided into whole grains and refined grains. Whole grains contain t...

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Bengt

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My stoma - a new companion. When I had recovered after surgery, I was ready for the next step in the process - to get familiar with my stoma. It did not take long before I could change the stoma bag and plate myself. It was easy to learn how to change the bag and plate. Still, I had to get used to being in bed with a drainage bag at night. It was a bit awkward at the beginning. Good advice to others. One week after Grant's 60th birthday he was diagnosed with cancer. Unit 6, 345 Ingles Street.

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Socialising with a stoma

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Wherever and whoever you socialise with, it's important to let your friends and collegues know that you're doing ok, or to plan on future events when you are ready to connect back with them. Just because you have a stoma doesn't mean you should stop enjoying the social activities you used to love. Once you get a handle on your bathroom routine, you can go back to seeing your friends and enjoying the leisure activities you loved prior to your surgery. If you are concerned about getting to a toilet when yo...

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News

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How Should My Stoma Look? Your stoma Just like you, your stoma is unique. Chances are that your stoma will look different from someone else's. Your stoma should be red in colour and moist, similar to the textu. Read more. 6 Things You Should Know Before Stoma Surgery. Initially, it can be hard to adjust to life after stoma surgery. Below are 6 things that all ostomates should know about life with a stoma. 1. It’s ok to have mixed feelings Surg. Read more. Carp Made the River Green. Travel with your stoma.

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General information about stomas

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General information about stomas. Unit 6, 345 Ingles Street. Phone: 1800 880 851. Live Well Club Login.

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Australia Association of Stomal Therapy Nurses

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Australian Association of Stomal Therapy Nurses. The benefits of having a Stomal Therapy Nurse. People with a permanent or temporary stoma should make contact with a Stomal Therapy Nurse if:. You are having skin problems around your stoma. Your pouch is not staying on. Your stoma is changing size or shape. Your weight is changing significantly. You are developing a bulge around your stoma. You are experiencing any other problems with your stoma. Source: AASTN Stomal Therapy Nursing brochure, 2015.

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Intimacy and personal relationships with a stoma

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Living your life surrounded by your partner, your family and your friends, without holding back due to your stoma really can be possible. Being intimate with a stoma. A satisfying sexual relationship helps us feel good, adding to our physical and emotional wellbeing. However, developing and maintaining a good sexual relationship is not always easy whether you have a stoma or not. Share your thoughts and needs with your partner. Tell your partner the most comfortable position for you to lie in. Inability ...