An ostomy surgery can change one’s lifestyle in various ways. It can be daunting to try to figure out how to go back to your daily habits after an ostomy surgery. However, having an ostomy doesn't mean you need to stop being active, it just means you need to make...

Ostomy Awareness Day is approaching, and Ostomy Canada is bringing back Step Up for Ostomy for the 60th year! Step Up for Ostomy 2022 will be an in-person fundraising event (subject to change per provincial health guidelines). Step for Ostomy is an excellent way to raise awareness about ostomies and...

After having ostomy surgery, life is different and changes in many ways. Dietary requirements and needs also change as your body now has different nutritional needs to keep it up and running. With this in mind, MyOstomy is pleased to introduce our new Nutrition and Supplements line featuring Global Health...

What is a Hernia?  A hernia occurs when an organ or tissue protrudes through a weakened area in the body’s structure. These often develop in the abdomen or groin (inguinal hernias) due to muscle weakness. In the case of parastomal hernias, which affect ostomates, the protrusion occurs near the surgery...