Living With An Ostomy; A Marathon You Can Finish
The Gastro Girl Podcast
10/12/21
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Collin Jarvis was a 21 year old nationally ranked middle and long distance runner with Olympic aspirations before being diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis, which ultimately required ileostomy surgery. Hear how Collin rose above his challenges, made a return to marathon running, including a sub 2:30 finish at the 2019 Edmonton Marathon, and how he's helping other ostomy patients today as the VP of marketing for Stealth Belt, a low profile strap designed for patients to comfortably live an active lifestyle.
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