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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.
Read MoreBecoming 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.
Read More4 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Attending The Royal Garden Party Whilst Recovering From A Proctectomy
Jen had an absolute blast attending the Royal Garden Party at Holyrood. However, in hindsight, there are some things that she wished she had known before attending…
Read MoreWhy My Stoma Makes Me Normal
Do you ever feel abnormal because of your stoma? In this blog Stephie Simpson discusses all the ways that her stoma has actually helped her to feel more normal and improved her life…
Read MoreReturning To Work After Stoma Surgery
Stephie Simpson shares her tips for returning to work after stoma surgery…
Read MoreHow Catheter Valves Are Giving Me Back My Confidence
Carrie Beckwith-Fellows has now made the transition to a suprapubic catheter. In this blog, she shares how catheter valves are making a real difference to her quality of life...
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