Having a good night's sleep is super important. Many medical studies have been done about how much sleep we need and the positive impacts it can have on our day. There is also the biggest fear if you have an ostomy of the midnight explosion. Some of us side sleepers or were used to sleeping on our stomach before the surgery. Times are changing and sleeping and the fear of the worst-case scenario lingers not only in our minds but the mind of our spouses as well. There are a lot of things that come to play when this whole scenario comes into play, but staying healthy and having a good night's sleep is important. So there are a few tips on the way to have the best night's sleep. It is not all psychological and with a little bit of planning in some different areas, you can have a change of a better night's sleep. The best thing to do is to know your ostomy. That means understanding your diet and what that does to you. I know it may sound gross but during your life, planning out your diet may be the most important part of your life not only for your stoma but for lots of different areas of your life. The truth is that all of our bodies process food differently. Knowing what foods are gassy and what foods are loaded with fiber can completely change your day and night. Yes, food passes differently and some can ruin your night's sleep or make you more active at night. I would suggest getting a nutritional diet planner. There are so many different apps that are available which can certainly help track what your food is and what it does. I like apps because I can simply scan my food and then track what it happening. Now the simple thing to say and do is make a habit and routine of changing or emptying your bag before bed. It is the most simple way to make sure you are safer at night. It doesn't matter if you come home after a few too many drinks at the bar or glasses of wine at dinner. Make it a habit of changing your gear. This is the simplest way of keeping those nightmare bed destroying times from happening. Now simply knowing about smells is an area that can help you and your significant other possibly get over the fear of bedtime catastrophes or simply a bad night's sleep. The first thing in this area is to get some Devron tablets. This is a way to eliminate orders before they happen. If you just eat a dinner that you know will cause some issues then make sure to pick this up. It can help you all have a good night's sleep. Now there are also air deodorizing sprays. I am personally not the biggest fan of this but it is a possibility for quick fixes. I am more of a fan of pouch deodorizer. I think this is the best way to stop things from becoming a problem. There are great scent blocking products that can help the smells from happening and this is a great way to help with a good nights sleep. I hope these tips help!
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