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The Gastro Girl Podcast - Patient Voices: Meet Molly Olly Ostomy
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Patient Voices: Meet Molly Olly Ostomy

The Gastro Girl Podcast

08/03/21

40m

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Patient Advocate and Influencer, Molly Atwater, AKA Molly Olly Ostomy joins us to share her unique health journey. This inspiring 20-something has had three surgeries, lost three organs, gained an ostomy, and spent more than 60 days in three different hospitals. During this time, she also graduated with a Master’s degree, hiked in the Grand Canyon, started a full-time job, and got engaged to her best friend! Hear her candid, first-hand account and positive outlook of how “Olly,” gave her her life back.

Previous Episode

Constipation is a common GI symptom—and consumers spend billions each year trying to treat irregular bowel movements. But the cause, and treatment of constipation is not the same for everyone! Leading gastroenterologist and motility expert, Dr. Darren M. Brenner, navigates us through the various causes and treatment options for constipation, including the overwhelming amount of over-the-counter products, and provides vital insight on the brain-gut connection, as well as pelvic floor issues in some cases!

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Dr. Kristina Booth joins the podcast to advance our discussion on ostomies. Dr. Booth shares her wealth of knowledge and expertise on what patients can really expect from ostomy surgery, breaks down some of the misconceptions around living with an ostomy pouch, and what patients can do to prepare themselves in the event they need this life-saving surgery. The answers may surprise you!

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