Periods After Stoma Surgery
The conclusion for us is that having both a stoma and IBD can make period week a living hell. There is currently no medical proof that having this illness and having a stoma makes your periods worse, but I believe it is something that should be researched.
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 […]
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