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Living 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.
Read MoreThe Nurse Who Has Most Inspired Me: Norma N Gill
With International Year of the Nurse taking place, Emma Vernon, shares her experience of nursing abroad and the famous nurse who inspired her.
Read MoreIBD, An Ileostomy And My Relationship
In this blog post Aleesha shares how her long-term relationship has been affected over the years by her inflammatory bowel disease and stoma surgery.
Read MoreReturning To Work After Ileostomy Surgery
Nathan shares his experience with returning to work after stoma surgery back in 2008. Thanks to a few adjustments, he was able to settle back in to working life and progress within the workplace.
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