The stoma care advice you want

Life with a stoma doesn’t mean giving up the things you love.

I was super worried after stoma surgery about how I would return to work.

After the colossal challenge of stoma surgery itself comes the need to integrate back into life. It takes courage, bravery and a little bit of confidence, but with time we all hope to get there.

Living with a stoma changes your life: physically, mentally and emotionally.

Getting active after stoma surgery can feel like a really daunting prospect.

The first time travelling with a stoma can leaving you feeling a little bit anxious.

I’m currently 6 weeks post-operation number four in three years.

Whether your surgery was planned or an emergency, I think it is fair to say that we have all experienced something we didn’t expect.

Each milestone feels like another mountain to climb, and your child with medical challenges going to school would certainly count as one.

If you’ve got a stoma, chances are you’ve heard people mention blockages at some point and they can sound pretty scary.

It’s so easy to get dehydrated with an ileostomy and I try my best to prevent this.

Getting a stoma at any age or stage of life can be difficult.