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Swimming With A Stoma

Posted 06-12-2021

I recently started swimming again, so, I wanted to write a blog to share my experience and tips for those who...

Posted 26-11-2021

Roughly 1 in 6 people will experience a common mental health problem (e.g. depression) each week in the UK. There ...

Posted 25-10-2021

Diwali is a wonderful celebration and some find the special foods make it an even more enjoyable time. If you...

Posted 25-10-2021

Sexual relationships after you’ve had a stoma formed can feel complicated. It’s not jus...

Posted 20-10-2021

Disability Employment Awareness Month is actually an American observance. Having said that, we live on social...

Posted 01-09-2021

In Preparing For Stoma Surgery Part 1, I talked about the practical stuff, like surgery prep an...

Posted 01-09-2021

Preparation is always key for me. So, when something as big and life-altering as stoma surgery ...

Posted 04-08-2021

The first time I had an ileostomy, in 2007, I threw away all of my clothes. I bought joggers and baggy T-shir...

Posted 16-07-2021

If you’ve been told you may need a bowel stoma, or once you’ve had stoma surgery, it’s natural you have...

Posted 23-06-2021

Most of you will know by now that I have had a stoma formed on three different occasions. Two were emergency ...