Dan’s story
My surgery experience is probably one of the more positive ones out there. After suffering with severe ulcerative colitis for three years and going through every drug the hospital had to offer, I elected to have surgery.
Read more >Is travelling by ferry less traumatic with an ostomy?
Is travelling by ferry less traumatic with an ostomy? The majority of the time when I go abroad, I typically go in a tin can on wings. I always find that the panic of packing stoma supplies and getting them through security, plus the added anxiety of going through a body scanner and the amount of time it takes waiting to the board the plane, can take its toll. Travelling isn’t always enjoyable and I find it’s a bit of a tedious experience.
Read more >Louise’s story
My post-op recovery following my panproctocolectomy (Barbie-butt surgery)
Read more >Half term madness
Half term madness – going out over half term with a stoma Half term has ensued and this is making the parents cranky. ‘Oh my god how will I keep the little ones entertained?’ While the teachers are reaching for the wine and taking a well-earned rest. Having worked from…
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