by Jen McGregor
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.
Surgery
by Aleesha Verma
Waking Up To An Emergency Ileostomy
Aleesha was just 18 when she had emergency surgery to form her ileostomy. Although she will be forever grateful for how it saved her life, here she shares a little about the shock of visiting her consultant for Ulcerative Colitis then waking up from surgery with a stoma.
Surgery, Mental Health
by Stephie Simpson
Barbie Butts, Phantom Pain And Periods
Stephie discusses her experience with phantom rectum pain and the things she does to help relive the discomfort.
Surgery, Common Issues
by Nathan Wheeler
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
Surgery
by Jen McGregor
What It’s Really Like Dating Someone With A Stoma
Jenn started dating her boyfriend just before her stoma surgery. In this interview, he reveals what it’s really like to date someone during their ostomy journey…
Surgery, Relationships
by Rakhee Patel
7 Really Helpful Ways To Help A Family With Someone In Hospital
When a loved one is unwell it’s easy to feel helpless. Here’s Rakhee Patel’s list of 7 ways to help an ill person and their family through the trials and tribulations of hospitalisation...
Chronic Illness and Disability, Surgery