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Losing My Identity – The Physical And Mental Impact Of Stoma Surgery
In Stephen’s second blog for SecuriCare he discusses the physical and mental impact that stoma surgery had, and the important things he learnt about himself.
How I Cope Spending Time As An Inpatient In Hospital
Jen has spent a lot of time in hospital because of complications with her stoma, here she shares her top tips for minimising stress whilst staying in hospital.
Read MoreRunning: Why My Illnesses Won’t Hold Me Back
Stephie has taken up running this year to support a close friend raising funds for their local hospital. Find out why, and read more about Stephie’s running with a stoma journey in this blog.
Read MoreLiving With A Stoma And Accessing Toilets
Nathan has had his ileostomy for more than ten years now and likes to travel, so is no stranger to ‘toilet anxiety’. Here he shares his best advice for managing that anxiety and avoiding the related issues.
Why I Regret Having My Stoma Refashioned
Jen’s refashioning went very wrong. Jen shares what happened after trying to improve her quality of life and why she has hope despite regretting the surgery.
Read MoreExercise And Fitness With A Stoma
Nathan shares some advice for working out with a stoma and discusses his relationship with exercise.
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