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Running: Why My Illnesses Won’t Hold Me Back
Stephie has taken up running this year to support a close friend raising funds for their local hospital. Find out why, and read more about Stephie’s running with a stoma journey in this blog.
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Why I Regret Having My Stoma Refashioned
Jen’s refashioning went very wrong. Jen shares what happened after trying to improve her quality of life and why she has hope despite regretting the surgery.
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Exercise And Fitness With A Stoma
Nathan shares some advice for working out with a stoma and discusses his relationship with exercise.
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The Nurse Who Has Most Inspired Me: Norma N Gill
With International Year of the Nurse taking place, Emma Vernon, shares her experience of nursing abroad and the famous nurse who inspired her.
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IBD, An Ileostomy And My Relationship
In this blog post Aleesha shares how her long-term relationship has been affected over the years by her inflammatory bowel disease and stoma surgery.
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Returning To Work After Ileostomy Surgery
Nathan shares his experience with returning to work after stoma surgery back in 2008. Thanks to a few adjustments, he was able to settle back in to working life and progress within the workplace.
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