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Christmas chaos with a stoma | by Ayesha

I feel like every month is hard on my social calendar but the month of December really takes the trophy!

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How to manage food at Christmas with a stoma | by Nikki

Christmas is a time for celebration, family, gifts, food and drinks. So how do you manage if you have a stoma?

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Navigating Christmas parties with a stoma | by Kevin

The festive season brings lots of social events from office parties to family gatherings.

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CrossFit with a stoma | by Ayesha

Once I got my stoma, I thought I wouldn’t be able to exercise properly again.

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Winter activities with kids with a stoma | by Rachel

Name me a busier time of year than the festive period when you have children.

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Sleep and your stoma: how to get a restful night | by Rachel

Getting a good night’s sleep can seem like a distant memory with a stoma.

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Living life fully with a stoma | by Angelina

Living with a stoma was never something I imagined but it has become part of my life and part of who I am.

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Celebrating small wins with a stoma | by Anna

There are so many challenges to living with a stoma.

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Hen do abroad with a stoma | by Ayesha

A hen party is usually crazy busy from start to finish!

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Winter stoma care routine

Winter can be a challenging time for stoma care.

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Managing stoma ballooning during the festive season

With a few simple tweaks, ballooning doesn’t need to interrupt your fun.

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Christmas with a stoma: what to expect

Your first Christmas with a stoma can feel like a big milestone.

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