In this video from Team Rebecca, the ulcerative colitis vlogger talks about how she’s adjusting to her recent ostomy surgery and shares some of the products she’s found useful during the first few months of life with an ostomy bag.

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Some of Rebecca’s product tips include using waterproof tape to keep your ostomy bag dry in the shower and to repair any leaks while out and about, Spray Quick for easy emptying and cleaning of the bag, a Stealth Belt to help hold the ostomy bag in place during workouts, and special underwear called Ostomy Secrets designed to hold and support the ostomy bag so that it stays invisible under clothing and doesn’t get too heavy.

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