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Silicone – Is this the next Frontier in Stoma Products?
Read MoreDisclaimer: Paid Partnership with Trio Healthcare Do you ever take off your stoma bag and wonder what exactly happens to your skin underneath? There is very little time when the…
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World Ostomy Day
Read MoreIn all the years I’ve had my ostomy, I think this year has been, by far, the easiest. Why do I say ‘easiest’? What has made me feel this way?…
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“What does a blockage feel like?”
Read MoreSo blockages. They are one of the big things stoma nurses and surgeons talk about before and immediately post-op to patients. Because you need a) a warning and b) they…
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Year Five: Stoma Life
Read MoreWhat I’ve Learnt and Achieve in the Last Twelve Months with my Ostomy Year Five with Pricilla started with hernia repair surgery. So technically, Pricilla lasted for four days into her…
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“What happens in a stoma review?”
Read MoreTake yourself back to your first few weeks with your stoma, did you have regular appointments to see your nurse; to ensure your bag was cut correctly, the products were…
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“Is having a stoma a fix or cure for IBD?”
Read MoreIf I had a pound for every time I got asked this immediately after surgery or whenever I meet someone new who doesn’t know my background to my stoma, I…
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“How important is hydration with a stoma?”
Read MoreSummer can be a challenging time for ostomates. The hot weather can cause some issues if you’re not aware of them. Without parts of the bowel to absorb alot of…
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“What is life like after stoma surgery?”
Read MoreYou’re decided to have stoma surgery, but what now? Lots of thoughts, questions and worries cross your mind, and despite your nurses giving you lots of medical advice, you want…
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Intimacy After Stoma Surgery
Read MoreYes, it is possible to continue to have a healthy sex life – or even improve upon it – after ostomy surgery. But sex is rarely discussed with patients before…
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Debunking Stoma Myths
Read MoreLast month I wrote about ‘Assumptions About IBD & Stomas‘ where I discussed how there are many assumptions and myths surrounding IBD and having a stoma. Assumptions are usually founded…
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“How different are scans when you have a bag?”
Read MoreThe most common way for IBD to diagnosed and monitored is via endoscopy. Unfortunately – or fortunately, depending on your viewpoint – a colonoscopy can only show so much of…
