How To Organize Your Ostomy Supplies!

I use a shoe organizer to hold my ostomy supplies. This saves me a ton of space! This video also shows what supplies I order, and how often I order them!
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[@elianna987]

Very clever solution - thanks for sharing! My only hesitation is that I really don't want to see this stuff all the time, and I don't have a good door for them. Actually ... I just realized that I might have a GREAT door for this! Wow - thanks so much!

[@ConnieCC58]

Hi Amber - I just wanted to say THANK YOU so much for this idea!! My daughter just had her ileostomy surgery last week, and dealing with everything and all the new products can be so overwhelming. I bought her a shoe organizer just like yours, and organized all her supplies for her. It is awesome!! She loves it too. You have been so helpful!!! 💗

[@terioo995]

Hi Connie, I agree the learning curve can be overwhelming! I'm just 6 weeks post surgery and starting to get the hang of everything. These videos are a HUGE part of building my confidence to return to the "world" in about 3 weeks. Best to you and your daughter!

[@ConnieCC58]

@@terioo995 thank you Teri! I wish you the best as well! It’s been almost a year now for my daughter, and she is an ol’ pro now 😊. She feels as though she got her life back again - free of the pain and illness she had for so long. I hope your recovery is swift and easy!

[@debbiehadad7968]

Thank you so much! I was trying yo figure out how to organize everything. My family member is coming home from hospital tomorrow having recently gotten an ostomy bag. This will keep everything close at hand and convenient. God bless you for sharing.

[@VeganOstomy]

I love the idea of using a shoe organizer! I keep my supplies in one of those plastic drawer systems that hides neatly in my bedroom closet.

[@OstomyDiaries]

Right?! This saves me so much room, and it’s easily accessible when I need to get to my supplies! 😊😊

[@michaelsix9684]

I do too.

[@MiltonTheTortoise]

Hi Amber. Thanks for the video. The hanging storage was added to the bathroom a day or so before my surgery (June 25). My WOC nurse visited for the first time yesterday and remarked: "Wow, overachiever - great job!" so that is 100% thanks and kudos to you!! I hope God continues to Bless you in all that you do in your service to Him!!

[@OstomyDiaries]

Thank you so much for letting me know this helped you! It makes my heart so happy to know that I have helped someone else with an ostomy! Good luck to you and God bless! :)

[@MiltonTheTortoise]

Amber, thank you for the kind reply. Keep doing what you're doing...you (and Vegan Ostomy/LetsTalkIBD) are helping more than you know! Blessed and be Blessed 👍 Phil

[@jamesfuss1840]

The California closet of Ostomy supplies, 😊. Great idea then you know when to reorder stuff.

[@Teddibere1]

What an absolutely BRILLIANT idea the shoe organiser is for ALL ostomy bits and bobs. EVERYTHING you need is easily stored - and it being transparent, you can quickly see every item. You'd soon remember what was in each pocket....and reach for it without thinking!! Much better than rummaging around in a box or in a drawer!! Thank you SO much hunni bunch for your GREAT videos. I'm definitely getting a transparent shoe organiser tomorrow!!! SUPERB!! xxx

[@OstomyDiaries]

Aww thanks Teddy! The shoe organizer definitely saves a ton of room! 😊

[@siobhanstevenson2476]

I have a friend who just had surgery and has a permanent osotomy and I have sent her your page. Love your attitude and I really think your videos will help her adapt to her new normal. You are life affirming.

[@OstomyDiaries]

I hope these videos help her! Thanks for the kind words! 😊💜

[@wonhome2711]

Great tips. Thanks

[@katieg5675]

Thank you for making this! My boyfriend had an emergency colostomy surgery and will be coming home soon and I have been thinking of how to organize everything and this is perfect

[@OstomyDiaries]

I’m so glad this video helped!

[@megancorfee]

Thank you so much!! I'm going to have surgery in an few weeks. I'm definitely going to get the shoe organizer. God bless!

[@OstomyDiaries]

It saves me so much space! Praying your surgery goes well!! 😊💜

[@kennywu5830]

Thank you for sharing the information . It is practical and useful .

[@mbiraside]

I may be a soon to have ostomy bag and your videos are very helpful, thanks so much.

[@OstomyDiaries]

Thank you! Good luck to you!

[@lorremortimer2183]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, supplies are overwhelming!

[@constancelupo4752]

Thank you. I got the shoe rack and some supplies. Surgery will be the 23rd. Thanks for all your help.

[@JournalofaWarriorsJourney]

OH. MY. GOSH! I LOVE this idea! So simple and convenient! I'm still using shelves and fabric boxes etc...Thanks!

[@karenlangford7019]

Super helpful! I’m going to buy one today! Thanks! 💙 Karen

[@jillwilson8212]

Fabulous tip! If I didn’t have a pocket door, I’d be all over this. Going to think of a hybrid solution!

[@michaelsix9684]

You can also buy a 3 drawer rolling cart at Target, put your supplies in there. When I do a bag change, I roll it up to the bed, put my supplies on top, make sure I have everything, and do the bag change. I use Q-tips to spread the adhesive paste, and have a pan of water on hand to moisten them. Don't use your fingers to spread paste, it's sticky and needs to be washed off. Top drawer is for current bag change items, other 2 drawers hold extra supplies. Roll it away when you're done.

[@banjopickerinadoublewide7613]

I love this idea! My shoe organizer is coming from amazon tomorrow. I couldn’t think of a better way. This stuck with me all week. My problem is my bathroom is the tiniest ever! Five by six...maybe seven? I was thinking of hanging it on the shower curtain rod next to the wall but that might be too cluttery because it’s the first thing you see when you look toward the bathroom. Towel rack on next wall. Bathroom door is an accordion door because a real door just takes up the space when it opens into the bathroom. I can also hang it on my nearby bedroom door but that’s too far away from the sink and the tub where I do all this so it will go on my next barely available wall between the side of the commode and the wall. To me, it’s better in the bathroom in case you forget something. Thank you for your videos. They are very helpful!

[@OstomyDiaries]

Hope this tip worked well for you! 🤗

[@flowerpetals1396]

That's a great idea, Banjo. I don't have a bathroom door so if I do buy a shoe organiser I can stick it on the wall opposite the bathroom. Before watching this I was going to use plastic containers or ziplock bags.

[@RobinMHeitt]

Do supplies have expiration dates, where are they written on box?

[@3653john]

Where did you get the organizer? It’s a great idea. 👍🏻😊

[@OstomyDiaries]

I got it at Walmart! It was meant for shoes, but I used it for ostomy supplies 😊😊😊

[@michaelsix9684]

I bathe, remove the bag in the tub, sometimes output still comes out, and then lie in bed to put a new bag on, have some toilet paper handy in case you have output come out suddenly when you're working

[@antongouws8664]

If I've got the money, I can do this.

[@aussieostomy8961]

Hi Amber. I love this idea. I copied it and it works so well. You are an inspiration. I have started my own channel thanks to you and a few others. If you want to see my channel I am AussieOstomy.

[@OstomyDiaries]

I will check out the channel!! Way to go!! 💚💜