Blog posts by Billie Anderson

Following surgical swelling after her stoma was formed, Billie thought she’d never enjoy fashion again – read how her body has adjusted and share her tips for confidently wearing whatever you want

World Ostomy Day takes place on Saturday 6 October, 2018. To help celebrate, Billie has written about a few things in life that she no longer takes for granted.

Billie has recently returned from Ibiza where she had the time of her life. It was her first holiday as an ostomate and here she tells us what a great time she had, regardless of a few ignorant people.

Billie has been through a lot over the last 2 years. Here she shares some of what she’s learnt from her journey so far.

Billie had her colon removed and is finally living a normal life. Here she discusses what life was like for her pre-surgery and why she’s happy to be ‘one organ down’.

It’s important to keep your strength up and to exercise as often as you can when living with a chronic illness, but it’s also important that you enjoy it. Billie has returned to doing something she loves which adds to her joy of stoma living