My first year of stoma life
My first year of stoma life I cannot believe it’s been a year. A whole year. 365 days of stoma life. Looking back, I’ve come a long way, in the first few weeks I couldn’t shower myself, walk, drive or even look at my stoma, and definitely couldn’t change my…
Read more >Stoma surgery as a newborn
Stoma Surgery as a newborn Preparing for a newborn to have stoma surgery is not a position any parent/carer wants to be in. Having notice is awful enough, as an emergency even more devastating. Unfortunately, at the time of typing this I find myself being told to expect the…
Read more >A self love journey with a stoma
A self love journey with a stoma Embracing your body with a stoma is a ride filled with twists, turns, and unexpected challenges. I’ve been on this journey myself, and let me tell you, it’s been quite the adventure. Along the way, I’ve learned some valuable lessons that I’d love…
Read more >Intimacy after stoma surgery
Intimacy after stoma surgery In my two decades of being diagnosed with crohns disease I have faced and had a lot of surgery. Ill be honest, Intimacy was not the first thing on my mind after stoma formation!! I was more focused on recovery. First stoma Things were pretty dire…
Read more >Learning to love my body after surgery
Learning to love my body after surgery My body doesn’t look like a normal woman’s body in my eyes. I have stretch marks all over by tummy, pregnancy and yo-yo weight gain and weight loss thanks to Crohn’s disease, endometriosis and now a rather large inclusion cyst has wreaked its…
Read more >Body acceptance and learning to love your body
Body acceptance and learning to love your body In the month of love, the hot topic on socials is always body acceptance and learning to love your body. The term body acceptance is used so much, but shouldn’t be underestimated. Whether it’s Valentine’s Day or not, body acceptance is arguably…
Read more >How Do I Learn To Love My Body? Finding Beauty in My Scars
How Do I Learn To Love My Body? Finding Beauty in My Scars Today, I wanted to share something quite personal, my journey of self-love and acceptance after my stoma surgery. It’s been a mixture of vulnerability, strength, and a lot of new experiences. Pre Stoma Before my surgery, I’ll…
Read more >Dating with a stoma bag
Dating with a stoma bag Dating with a stoma is arguably one of the more anxiety inducing aspects of post surgery. Even if you are in a serious relationship before and after your surgery, it can change things and it can take time to adapt and gain confidence in yourself…
Read more >Caring for your stoma and peristomal skin in winter
Caring for your stoma and peristomal skin in winter Winter’s cold air, indoor heating, reduced humidity, and the biting wind can all contribute to stripping moisture from the skin – a familiar problem for anyone experiencing dry hands, dry faces, and chapped lips. Despite your stoma and peristomal skin…
Read more >Storing your stoma supplies during winter
Storing your stoma supplies during winter As a general guideline ostomates should store their supplies at a consistent temperature throughout the year to prevent potential issues with product performance. It may become apparent, when the weather undergoes changes or gets colder, that this can cause issues to your stoma products….
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