The stoma care advice you want

My hen do was one of the best days of my life, and I navigated it perfectly despite my stoma bag!

In the first edition of my travel diaries, follow along as I prepare to spend the next year travelling the world with my stoma, starting with packing and getting ready to leave!

Finding a community of people who understand what it’s like to live with a stoma has been so, so important to helping me live my best life!

Daily life with a stoma can be tough, but there are some things you should do to make it as smooth as possible.

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.

Being diagnosed with IBD can feel really overwhelming. Here’s what I learned, what helped me through and some advice I wish someone had told me when I was first diagnosed.

We all want an easier life managing our stoma, right?

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.

Swimming with a stoma after surgery can feel daunting. I remember my first swim, overwhelmed with nerves and constantly covering my bag.

My story follows my journey of living and training with a stoma while preparing for completing the Ibiza Marathon.

Flying long-haul with a stoma definitely takes some planning, but that doesn’t mean its not manageable.

What many people don’t realise is that stoma care is rarely static. Over time, life changes and so does your stoma.