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Cinderella With A Stoma – Ileus
In the sixth instalment of Rachael’s blog series ‘Cinderella With A Stoma’, she continues to share her experience of stoma surgery and the unfortunate complications that came with it
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Dealing With A ‘Normal’ Illness When You Have A Stoma
Stephie and her family recently contracted a tummy bug. Here she shares her tips for dealing with a normal kind of illness when you have a stoma
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My Stoma Journey: Next Steps
Billie has been living with her temporary ileostomy for a while now and is enjoying ‘bag life’ but soon has to decide whether to go permanent or opt for a j-pouch.
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Let’s Talk About Sex: Romance With A Stoma
It’s normal to struggle with romance after stoma surgery. Here Nick shares what happened to his self-esteem after becoming an ostomate and how he overcame the resulting sexual problems
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Barbie Butt Or Reconnection?
Nathan shares his experience of his second stoma surgery and explains why a ‘Barbie Butt’ was the right choice for him
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Cinderella With A Stoma – The Day Of Surgery.
In the fifth instalment of her blog series, Rachael describes her stoma surgery, including being marked up for her stoma and going under anaesthetic
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