Blog posts by Nick Axtell

Nick shares his story about starting a new job and his experience with the first time calling in sick due to his chronic illness.

Nick shares some of the things that he now thinks about as an ostomate, that never really crossed his mind before surgery!

“If you are unsure of something you have, get it checked.” Things are difficult at the moment but it shouldn’t stop you asking for help from a healthcare professional. Nick found this out when he spotted an unusual skin marking.

Nick discusses how he felt immediately after his stoma surgery and how a stoma belt impacted his confidence and life with a stoma.

Nick shares his experience of needing to use a disabled toilet while visiting the waterfalls and castle ruins of Wepre Park over the summer.

In this blog, Nick shares his experience with diet during his illness and hospital stays. Now he has a stoma, he no longer eats blandly and has even discovered a talent and enjoyment for cooking.