You've just gotten an ileostomy. Now what? Living with an ileostomy seems daunting, but it doesn't have to be. In My Other Bag's a Prada: Quick and Dirty Tips for Surviving an Ileostomy, author and ileostomy veteran AW Cross gives you a first-hand, non-medical perspective of what to expect from your ileostomy and how to cope successfully day-to-day. Through a straightforward blend of practicality and humor, you'll learn how to: - Survive the physical consequences and emotional impact of having an ostomy - Choose your appliance, your accessories, and change your bag - Cope with odor, leaks, obstructions, and skin damage - Pack a survival kit and navigate the outside world - Dress, eat, and have sex - Deal with healthcare professionals and enjoy your stays in the hospital - Manage the ignorant public and use social media to your advantage Whether you've just gotten your ileostomy, or you've had it for years, if you're determined to own it like a boss, this book is for you. If you'd rather suffer blow-outs and bagtastrophies, have no sense of humor about your stoma, and hate puppies and sunshine, DON'T BUY THIS BOOK!
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Glory Box Press
ISBN-13
9781775178736
eBay Product ID (ePID)
24046579175
Product Key Features
Book Title
My Other Bag's a Prada: Quick and Dirty Tips for Surviving an Ileostomy
Author
Aw Cross
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Medicine, Coping with Illness
Publication Year
2016
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
229mm
Item Width
152mm
Volume
2
Item Weight
245g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Aw Cross
Series Title
Quick and Dirty Tips for Surviving
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