Posts categorised under Tips and Advice

"I’m not being paid to say this. I genuinely use and love the hell out of these Avenger style flange extenders”. Michelle’s worries of stoma bag leaks disappeared with the help of UltraFrame, the world’s thinnest flange extenders.

Is it possible to be 'green' as an ostomate? What steps can we all take towards our shared responsibilities and what are businesses, such as SecuriCare doing to be sustainable?

Jen has a stoma and wants to have a baby! Over the next year, she’s making lifestyle changes to prepare her body for IVF treatment. Find out more in her blog…

It’s hard to know what to expect when facing stoma surgery, especially if you don’t have enough time to research beforehand. Sarah has shared some things she wishes she’d known before her stoma formation operation.

Nick discusses how he felt immediately after his stoma surgery and how a stoma belt impacted his confidence and life with a stoma.

Sleeping with a stoma can be a challenge, in this blog Rachael shares what works for her to get a good night’s sleep and how to minimise the anxiety of a nighttime leak.