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Hydration Is Important For Ostomates In Cold Weather Too!
Did you think you only need to worry about hydration in hot weather? You’re not alone, but Stephie debunks the myth in her blog with tips for ostomate hydration in cold weather
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How I Change My Urostomy Bag
In this blog, Rachel shares how she changes her urostomy bag with a real-life visual guide in order to help others understand how to change theirs.
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Tips For Preparing For An Appointment With Your Consultant
Ostomate Rakhee Patel shares her top tips for making the most out of your allotted time slot with your hospital specialist.
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8 Tips For Travelling Internationally With Ostomy Supplies & Medication
Having made 2 trips to Florida in the last year and a half, Jen shares her tips for travelling internationally with stoma supplies and medication
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Urostomy...The Forgotten Group Of The Stoma Family
Not all stomas are to do with poop. Rachel Jury is here to raise awareness and bring urostomies to the forefront of the stoma family too.
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Becoming A ‘Double Bagger’ Was The Best Decision I Ever Made
After contracting Campylobacter food poisoning from a well-known supermarket chain, Rachel’s bladder and bowel began to fail. After several years of battling illness she was eventually given a Urostomy and Ileostomy.
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