| My Other Bag's a Prada: Quick and Dirty Tips for Surviving an Ileostomy Contributor(s): Cross, Aw (Author) |
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ISBN: 1775178730 ISBN-13: 9781775178736 Publisher: Glory Box Press OUR PRICE: $13.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Diseases - Gastrointestinal - Health & Fitness | Physical Impairments - Self-help |
| Series: Quick and Dirty Tips for Surviving |
| Physical Information: 0.37" H x 6" W x 9" (0.54 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Health & Fitness |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 |