Sepsis Awareness Month
Every year from the 1st of September until the 30th is Sepsis Awareness Month. For me this awareness month is very close to my heart as I have battled sepsis numerous times and it is how I got my first stoma.
Read more >Preparing for Sports and Staying Active with a Stoma
Do you ever worry about being active as an ostomate? Dan talks about his experience on how he stays active with a stoma and how he prepares for training.
Read more >Can You Get a Spray Tan After Stoma Formation?
Is a spray tan possible after stoma formation? Why yes, it is. Now for all of you that are worried about this and panicking as to what people may think I can honestly say you need to put this out of your mind.
Read more >Do We Really Know What We Want from a Stoma Bag?
What do others look for within their stoma appliance? Does the bag need to be fashionable? Does the bag need to be coveted? More and more future and fellow ostomates are doing their research prior to the operation and requesting to have a certain type of bag that they feel suits their lifestyle.
Read more >Simon’s Story: Ulcerative Colitis Diagnosis
Simon’s Story: Ulcerative Colitis Diagnosis WARNING: this blog post contains some graphic images So, where do I start? I guess the beginning seems like a good place, so here it goes….. My name is Simon and I am 36 years old. I was first diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in May…
Read more >Dressing For The Summer Months to Accommodate Your Bag
I have spent the last two years catering for Bertha my stoma and trying to stay cool. Don’t get me wrong, I love Bertha, but she seriously impacts my fashion choices. However, I’ve found ways to accommodate my bag and manage the heat in the summer months.
Read more >To Wear Or Not to Wear A Bikini
The summer holiday season and hot weather is fast approaching and finding the right bikini or swimming costume is a task that I don’t undertake lightly. I have to consider my stoma bag, size of stoma and placement which makes ordering online a pain so I have to go out and try on the items prior to purchase
Read more >Everything You Need to Know About Vitamin E
You may have seen vitamin E on the ingredients list of your favourite beauty products – masks, oils, moisturisers and everything in between. But what exactly is vitamin E and why do we need it?
Read more >The Anniversary of Dan’s Surgery: An Update
The Anniversary of Dan’s Surgery: An Update It’s pretty hard to believe that 12 months ago this week I went through the biggest surgery that I’ve ever had. Life with a Stoma has definitely been for the better. Each day is 100% better than what it was like with my…
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