Blog posts by Nathan Wheeler

Nathan has had his stoma for a long time now and is happy to say he enjoys all the foods he wants to, but immediately after surgery he was given some dietary information that made him fear foods. In this blog, he discusses how that shouldn’t be the case.

Lockdown forced Nathan to reconsider his priorities and he’s since rediscovered the love he has for his home, his health and his family.

Sharing his thoughts about being a gay man with a stoma, Nathan talks about dealing with stigma and how raising awareness can prevent ignorance.

It’s Pride Month - Nathan discusses body image and how his tattoos have boosted his confidence. He shares why we should all find something to love about ourselves, and how Pride is about celebrating who we are.

Living with a stoma can often leave people feeling isolated, but that needn’t be the case. Nathan discusses the loneliness he felt before finding support online from fellow ostomates and stoma support groups.

Nathan has had his ileostomy for more than ten years now and likes to travel, so is no stranger to ‘toilet anxiety’. Here he shares his best advice for managing that anxiety and avoiding the related issues.