Episode #112: Navigating Life with an Ostomy Bag - Tips and Insights In this week's episode we discuss:  Carly's Ostomy Journey: She shares how she came to be in an ostomy Adjusting to Life with an Ostomy: What it took to adjust to having one.  Advocacy and Finding Support: How she found and created her support team  Advocacy Efforts and Challenges: She shares her advocacy work and how to find yours.  Promoting Awareness and Support: How important awareness is.  Understanding the Significance of a Stoma: A clear definition of what a stoma is and its significance in an ostomate's life. Advancements in Ostomy Bags: A discussion on the remarkable progress in ostomy bag design, focusing on enhanced comfort and discretion. The Great Bag Cover Debate: The age-old debate about whether to cover ostomy bags with decorative covers. Navigating Skin Issues: Carly's personal journey of dealing with skin issues and the pursuit of the perfect fit for ostomy care. Convexity and Bag Types: The importance of convexity for some ostomates and Carly's transition from deep to soft convexity. Adhesive Remover Spray: The vital role of adhesive remover spray in ensuring gentle bag changes and skin care. Traveling with Ostomy Supplies: Tips for always being prepared while traveling, especially when flying and going through security. Emergency Supplies: The importance of carrying essential supplies in your carry-on luggage and the potential support from hospitals in emergencies. Embracing Acceptance and Self-Love: An empowering message to ostomates, emphasizing the significance of self-acceptance and embracing one's uniqueness as a catalyst for personal growth. This episode of the Beautiful Bag Podcast provides a comprehensive exploration of life with an ostomy bag, offering emotional support and a treasure trove of practical tips. Carly Allen's journey and her remarkable advocacy work serve as a beacon of hope and empowerment, inspiring ostomates worldwide to embrace their own journeys with acceptance and self-love. Connect with us:  Hollister Youtube video :   LeeAnne on Instagram  Carly on Instagram  The Beautiful Bag on Instagram 

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