The stoma care advice you want

You have a stoma, and you’re going on a long-haul flight this summer? Freaking out? Don’t. You have no need to.

When I first had my stoma surgery, one of my biggest worries wasn’t just about recovery, it was about my future. Would I still be able to do my job?

I recently got back from the most amazing trip to Ibiza to celebrate my best friend’s hen do.

Here I share my top tips to help navigate life with a chronic illness to balance work, family life and stoma care.

Needing to go to hospital with a stoma can be a very daunting experience.

Stomas even now are still considered taboo.

For two years I put off running as I thought it would feel uncomfortable with a stoma, but I was completely wrong!

Traveling with a stoma can feel daunting, especially if you’re new to it but with the right preparation, it doesn’t have to stop you from going anywhere.

When I had my stoma surgery I couldn’t wait to get back into exercise.

You have woken up post-surgery to a new addition surgically attached to your stomach.

I gave birth and became a mother, and did it all with a stoma.

I know you’re scared. You’re overwhelmed, uncertain, and wondering what life will look like on the other side of this surgery.