{"id":7086,"date":"2026-04-08T14:20:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:20:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eakinostomy.com\/GB\/?p=7086"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:20:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:20:44","slug":"how-i-manage-my-stoma-at-work-by-ayesha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eakinostomy.com\/GB\/blog\/how-i-manage-my-stoma-at-work-by-ayesha\/","title":{"rendered":"How I manage my stoma at work | by Ayesha"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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How I manage my stoma at work | by Ayesha<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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I was super worried after stoma surgery about how I would return to work and how my stoma would adapt into my working lifestyle, but when I started to navigate it, it was a lot more smooth sailing than I had imagined!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Carrying extra supplies<\/mark><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This was a priority for me. I make sure to have extra supplies in my car and in the drawers at my desk. In my emergency kits I carry extra bags, wipes, disposable bags, dry wipes, freeseals, adhesive remover sprays and mint drops. Having these close by gives me reassurance that if an emergency does happen, I have everything I need close by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Workspace<\/mark><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

As I\u2019ve said, I have an emergency supply kit located in the drawers at my desk, and my office has disabled toilets nearby which is ideal if and when I do need to change my bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Planning ahead<\/mark><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have experienced leaks during my working day in the office. I used to get really overwhelmed with this but now I let my emotions out, give myself a minute to breathe and remind myself that I have spare supplies and extra clothing in the car so it\u2019s not too much of a hurdle to get over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Food<\/mark><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If I know I have a busier day ahead where I might not get as much time to empty my bag etc. then I will be cautious of what I eat and really try to limit things that may impact my stoma, such as gassy food, fizzy drinks or foods that require a lot of chewing etc. Again, If I have a busy day, I\u2019ll try to wear more loose, comfortable clothing to allow my stoma to have space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ayesha<\/strong>
@ayeshaduffy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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