Living with an Ostomy Archives •

Same Ocean, Different Boats

Sometimes, it can feel as if you are all alone with your problems. It is easy to compare yourself to others when social media is and can be a highlight…

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Stoma Life – YEAR FOUR

What I’ve Learnt and Achieve in the Last Twelve Months with my Ostomy Year Four with Priscilla has been quiet, compared to other years. She settled down into a new routine…

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Has my Bag Improved my IBD?

It is the week before surgery. I knew the closer we got to my date, I would begin pondering things. August has a tendency to bring up some pretty miserable…

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A Guide to Summer with an Ostomy

Inspired and an follow on from my 2018 post “Surviving the Summer with an Ostomy: A Guide” Disclaimer: This information is based on my own personal experience since my ostomy surgery…

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Sleep with a Stoma

One of my first queries when I was getting ready to have my stoma made was, ‘but how will I sleep with it attached to me?’ And sure for some,…

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Stoma Life – YEAR THREE

What I’ve Learnt and Achieve in the Last Twelve Months with my Ostomy Year Three with Priscilla has been one of calm in the mist of chaos. I made the gutsy…

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This is Not My First Choice

Monday. This morning I ordered my stoma supplies with my delivery company and my prescription with my GP. By next week I’ll be organising and putting away another months worth…

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The Importance of a AUR – Appliance User Review

** Warning: this post contains details about my stoma, it’s appearance and output. If you would not like to read, please stop now ** That ‘aha!’ moment Lately, I’ve been…

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Surviving the Winter with an Ostomy: A Guide

Winter time can be a daunting and challenging time when you have an ostomy. Worries can focus around how routines change with the season, what you’ll be able to eat…

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