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Drinking With An ileostomy
A night out drinking may not be your first thought after stoma surgery, but when the time does come, be prepared!
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Tips for Travelling With a Stoma
Avid traveller, Jane Bland, provides a few tips on travelling with a stoma, and tells us about her most memorable airport experience
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Should You Wear Your Stoma Pouch When Showering?
Stephie Simpson discusses her preferences for showering with and without her stoma pouch, and tells us what led her to prefer going without.
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What’s Life Like For A Mum of A Child With A Chronic Illness
Ileostomate, Jennifer, interviews her mum about what it’s like having a daughter with Crohn’s disease and an ileostomy. Read a mum’s perspective on diagnosis, surgery and more…
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Living With Sudden Onset Urinary Tract Infections
After 6 months UTI-free, Lynne Richardson recently suffered from a sudden onset UTI which ruined a day out with her friend. Here she shares her frustration…
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How Do You Empty Your Stoma Bag?
After 9 years with a stoma, Sonikmummy recently realised that she has been emptying her stoma bag incorrectly. How do you empty yours?