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05 August, 2019
Last year we set a challenge for ostomates across the UK to walk,run,cycle and swim their way to a combined goal of 50,000km. This challenge inspired many people to get more active and stay active…
02 August, 2019
Many say they are thankful for their stoma because it has stopped their chronic pain and suffering. But for some it’s not always that easy. You may find it a struggle to come to terms with life after stoma surgery. You may feel embarrassed to tell people about your stoma, afraid that people won’t understand. You might feel like you can’t do the things you did before because you don’t feel confident. You may even be afraid of leaving the house altogether. If you are experiencing these feelings, they can often be overcome with the right support.
01 August, 2019
Seeing as it is Yorkshire Day we thought we’d share with you all the amazing Stoma Support groups in the region
31 July, 2019
Many people who have had Colostomy Surgery may wonder what if their eating habits need to change. Here is a brief overview of what happens to your food after its eaten.
26 July, 2019
With surgical and medical advances meaning that stoma surgery is increasingly seen as a temporary measure, the subject of reversal surgery is set to remain topical for the foreseeable future. The outcome of reversal surgery often varies on the person and many people experience both ups and downs. What happens when there are more downs than ups and the result isn’t as expected? This is what happened to Sandra Willoughby who we spoke to recently.
20 July, 2019
Having a loved one who is unwell can put a strain on any relationship, but where people are suffering from a chronic disease they are more likely to be sick more of the time. I spoke with Alannah (a member of our closed facebook group and very active advocate) about how she met her partner Jaimie and how sickness and caring for each other has affected their relationship.
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