{"id":481,"date":"2025-02-18T11:13:32","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T11:13:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eakinostomy.com\/?page_id=481"},"modified":"2025-10-28T15:46:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T15:46:08","slug":"blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eakinostomy.com\/GB\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The stoma care advice you want<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Forget tiptoeing around ostomy questions \u2013 our ambassadors blogs share unfiltered info on everything from surgery and stoma bags to diet, lifestyle, sex with a stoma, and everything in between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Explore all stories and advice<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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\n Hot weather and stoma care tips| by Phillipa<\/span>\n

The hot weather can definitely affect how I feel with my stoma so over the years I’ve found a few things that really help me stay comfortable, hydrated and feeling confident.<\/p>\n

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\n The advice I\u2019d give to someone newly diagnosed with IBD | by Summer<\/span>\n

Being diagnosed with IBD can feel really overwhelming. Here\u2019s what I learned, what helped me through and some advice I wish someone had told me when I was first diagnosed.<\/p>\n

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\n Stoma hacks that make life easier | by Rachel<\/span>\n

We all want an easier life managing our stoma, right?<\/p>\n

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\n Why stoma awareness matters | by Rachel<\/span>\n

The most common thought for many when having stoma surgery is about the things they wouldn’t be able to do and whether life would ever feel normal again.<\/p>\n

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\n Can you swim with a stoma? | by Summer<\/span>\n

Swimming with a stoma after surgery can feel daunting. I remember my first swim, overwhelmed with nerves and constantly covering my bag.<\/p>\n

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\n Running a marathon with a stoma | by Kevin<\/span>\n

My story follows my journey of living and training with a stoma while preparing for completing the Ibiza Marathon.<\/p>\n

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\n Long haul flights with a stoma | by Summer<\/span>\n

Flying long-haul with a stoma definitely takes some planning, but that doesn\u2019t mean its not manageable.<\/p>\n

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\n How my stoma routine has changed over time | by Rachel<\/span>\n

What many people don\u2019t realise is that stoma care is rarely static. Over time, life changes and so does your stoma.<\/p>\n

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\n What is Hirschsprung’s Disease and how has it impacted me? | by Rachel<\/span>\n

Few people have heard of Hirschsprung\u2019s disease (HD), a rare condition that can have a life-changing impact from birth.<\/p>\n

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\n Travelling Sri Lanka with a stoma | by Summer<\/span>\n

From home stays to safaris, and learning how to surf, this blog shares my experiences of travelling Sri Lanka with a stoma.<\/p>\n

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\n My trip to Disneyland with a stoma | by Phillipa<\/span>\n

This is how I navigated my trip to Disneyland with a stoma. From rides to finding toilets, and great tips to help you feel prepared for your own trip.<\/p>\n

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\n My emergency stoma surgery | by Emma<\/span>\n

I went from going to the gym 6 days a week to a hospital bed for 19 days. Life with a stoma wasn\u2019t something I planned for but it’s the reason I am still here.<\/p>\n

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