User Stories
While friends and family can be very supportive, it can be helpful to learn from others with a stoma. Our user stories aim to provide hints and tips about how others have approached living with a stoma.
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Ostomy Check
The Ostomy Check is your way of checking for some of the common issues associated with your stoma, your products and the surrounding skin.
Read moreOstomy Check
The Ostomy Check is your way of checking for some of the common issues associated with your stoma, your products and the surrounding skin.
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Jackie: I no longer feel a nuisance dining out
Jackie’s second ileostomy surgery helped her get back to an active social life including dining out with friends.
Read moreJackie: I no longer feel a nuisance dining out
Jackie’s second ileostomy surgery helped her get back to an active social life including dining out with friends.
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Norman: Having the stoma has not altered the way I live my life
“As far as I am concerned the secret is to establish a routine around changing your bag”
Read moreNorman: Having the stoma has not altered the way I live my life
“As far as I am concerned the secret is to establish a routine around changing your bag”
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Sue: The decision to have surgery and how I prepared
Visiting as many websites as possible and reading all the information from the Stoma Care Nurses helped Sue prepare.
Read moreSue: The decision to have surgery and how I prepared
Visiting as many websites as possible and reading all the information from the Stoma Care Nurses helped Sue prepare.
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Yvette: I’m fuelled by a passion for supporting others with a stoma
Providing support for 85+ members can be a huge challenge – but unbelievably rewarding
Read moreYvette: I’m fuelled by a passion for supporting others with a stoma
Providing support for 85+ members can be a huge challenge – but unbelievably rewarding
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Sue: Your stoma is by no means a barrier to travel
The key is to be prepared and carry enough supplies in your hand luggage.
Read moreSue: Your stoma is by no means a barrier to travel
The key is to be prepared and carry enough supplies in your hand luggage.
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Michelle Willcocks - Ileostomate - Triathalete
Michelle Willcocks - Ileostomate - Triathalete
Michelle talks us through her story from diagnosis, surgery, recovery and her inspirational journey to represent Great Britain and ultimately becoming a World Champion Triathelete.
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Zoey: I take pride in breaking down barriers
Read Zoey’s journey and how she didn’t let her stoma stop her from competing in her favourite sport.
Read moreZoey: I take pride in breaking down barriers
Read Zoey’s journey and how she didn’t let her stoma stop her from competing in her favourite sport.
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Shelley: Sex and Intimacy
It’s a perfectly normal part of life and ostomates deserve to enjoy a healthy sex life if they want to.
Read moreShelley: Sex and Intimacy
It’s a perfectly normal part of life and ostomates deserve to enjoy a healthy sex life if they want to.
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Living with 2 stomas
Blogger, ‘Double-Bagger’ and Urostomy awareness champion Rachel Jury, talks to us about life with 2 stomas.
Read moreLiving with 2 stomas
Blogger, ‘Double-Bagger’ and Urostomy awareness champion Rachel Jury, talks to us about life with 2 stomas.
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Louise: Returning to work
Tips on how to prepare to return to work and discussing your stoma with your employer
Read moreLouise: Returning to work
Tips on how to prepare to return to work and discussing your stoma with your employer
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