Webinar: Keep calm and welcome back! Returning to work or school with an ostomy by Coloplast® Care

About This Webinar

Keep calm and welcome back! Returning to work or school with an ostomy

Going back to school or work after ostomy surgery can seem a little overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! In this webinar, we asked Josh Nelson, the first active-duty U.S. Airforce Pilot and flight instructor living with an ileostomy, to tell us about how he got back in the flight seat and his tips for returning to work. Alex Dean, from our Coloplast® Care program, will also join us to talk about helpful resources available for ostomates, including a new comprehensive app for building confidence in living with an ostomy.

Presenters

Joshua Nelson*

Josh was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in November 2017. He was evaluated by Inflammatory Bowel Disease experts from Rochester Mayo Clinic and University of Minnesota Medical Center. After failing maximum medical therapies, it was determined to surgically remove his colon in November 2018. In February 2019, the final surgery was completed, making his ileostomy permanent. Since the decision to remove his colon, his health has returned, requires zero medication, no specialized diet, and no further complications from Ulcerative Colitis. He is a member of the United Ostomy Association of America and the Ostomy Association of the Minneapolis Area. He participated in the 2019 Ostomy Awareness Day 5K hosted by Coloplast and has participated in Coloplast sponsored events.

Alex Dean

Coloplast Ostomy Advisor

For three years I have worked with Coloplast across various teams and have found my place amongst the Ostomy Care Advising Team within the Coloplast® Care program! Every day I connect with ostomates from all over the US who have unique and intimate healthcare needs, and I have aided in educating and guiding ostomates through the steps and processes of ostomy care. I am truly passionate about helping others and bringing people back to the lives they want to lead.

Darcy Helder

Webinar Host

Greetings! I'm your host! It's an honor to connect you to educational content from the Coloplast® Care program. When my grandmother received her colostomy in 2009, I saw the benefits of the Coloplast® Care program firsthand. I've made it my mission to continue offering new and improved services for ostomates!

Disclaimer

*Josh has received compensation from Coloplast to provide this information. Each person’s situation is unique, so your experience may not be the same. Talk to your healthcare professional about which product might be right for you.

This information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice and should not be interpreted to contain treatment recommendations. You should rely on the healthcare professional who knows your individual history for personal medical advice and diagnosis.

Call your healthcare provider if you have any medical concerns about managing your ostomy. You may also contact your Coloplast® Care Advisor for product usage and availability questions at 1-877-858-2656.