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“Can they smell anything from my pouch? Do they notice my pouch? Who should I tell about my ostomy surgery?”
Time to Face Your Fears
Secured pouch
Foods to avoid
Foods to reduce odor
Odor-control sachets
Make sure your pouch is secure.
Odor can occur when there’s a loss of seal at the stoma site or if the tail closure is not clean.
ESENTA Sting Free Skin Barrier Wipes* create a breathable barrier that protects the skin from damage caused by pouch application. This can help secure the barrier around your stoma.
*Refer to Instructions-for-Use prior to use.
Avoid foods that can cause excessive odor such as:
- Asparagus
- Baked beans
- Broccoli
- Eggs
- Fish
Some food and drinks can help reduce odor, including:
- Cranberry juice
- Orange juice
- Parsley
- Peaches
- Melons
Use odor-control sachets
If you have an ileostomy with liquid output, this product will solidify liquid contents and reduce or eliminate excess gas, which may also lead to a flatter, more discreet pouch.
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28/11/2024
Travel
Traveling with an Ostomy: What to Pack
The idea of taking long trips with an ostomy may seem daunting at first. But with a little extra preparation, you can enjoy the trip of a lifetime! Here’s our tips below to help make packing for your next adventure a little easier.
Read more5/3/2025
Everyday life
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Tips for Managing Anxiety After Ostomy Surgery
One of the biggest worries for people who have recently had ostomy surgery is what other people will think.
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Everyday life
Peristomal Skin Care
Knowing how to identify irritated skin around your stoma early and keeping it healthy could help avoid greater complications and make for a stress-free experience with your ostomy.
Read more28/11/2024
Activity
Everyday life
Reducing Risk of Parastomal Hernia
You may have heard about a complication known as a ‘parastomal’ hernia, an abnormal bulge around the stoma. These tips may reduce your risk of developing a parastomal hernia.
Read more5/3/2025
Diet
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What to Eat After Ostomy Surgery
There is no specific ‘ostomy diet’ but there are important considerations as you discover the foods that work best for you.
Read more28/11/2024
Activity
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me+ Community Stories - Kimberly
In 2015, Kimberly was in the midst of cancer treatments, with a bowel perforation and an obstruction that required emergency surgery.
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me+ Community Stories - Meghan
Instagram Star, Meghan Brown, Shares How Easy Pouch Removal is with ESENTA™
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Relationships & Intimacy
Intimacy with an Ostomy
Tips to enhance intimacy with your partner and answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
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