My Other Bag's a Prada: Quick and Dirty Tips for Surviving an Ileostomy

by A.W. Cross

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! !

Genres: Nonfiction

160 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 1, 2017

About the author

A.W. Cross is made of 100% star stuff. She write social science-fiction and futuristic fairy tale retellings and lives in the gorgeous wilds of Canada with her family and a deep nostalgia for the 80s.

She also writes books about living with chronic illness and IBD, and blogs on her IBD website, screamingmeemie.com.

Follow her on Twitter (@aw_cross), Facebook, or visit her website or IBD blog: screamingmeemie.com

Reviews

[Melody]

I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway. My opinion is just that...mine, and completely unbiased.

Ms. Cross has a knack for writing about topics that most of us don't even want to think about. Kudos to her for tackling these subjects in a humorous, thoughtful and insightful way.

[Nanci]

A humorous, thoughtful, and insightful look at living with and understanding ileostomies. Cross explains the different terminology of all the supplies needed for ostomies, talks about self care, sex/pregnancy, stress, and more. An excellent introduction for any recent ostomate!

[Robin]

I wish I would have had this book a couple months ago. So helpful with Stella the stoma.

[Alexandria]

Great educational and support tool for those interested in ostomy care.

[Bekki Boo Smith]

a must read for anyone having this operation 👏 it's helped me