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Barbie Butts - What to expect
Nathan shares his experience of having a proctocolectomy a.k.a. a Barbie Butt. The highs and lows of making the decision to have surgery and his positive experience since then!
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Looking After Me and My Stoma
Anita shares an insight into how she cares for herself and her stoma throughout the day.
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September- The Month of New Beginnings
September brings new starts for many people and change can be daunting. In this blog, we give you tips on adjusting to new routines, from looking after your mental health to stocking up on supplies.
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How Ostomates Can Benefit From The Sunflower Lanyard Scheme
In this blog Katie tells us a little bit about the sunflower lanyard scheme and how it could help you as an ostomate.
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Pets Are An Absolute Joy
With International Dog Day taking place in August, Stephie tells is about her Newfoundland pup, Jenson, and how their relationship was impacted by her ulcerative colitis, along all the other animals to have lived with her over the years.
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Finding Motivation When Chronically Ill And Living With A Stoma
Nick has spent a lot of time at home with various health conditions and recovering from surgeries. In this blog he discusses how he found a way to use this time productively, and shares his secret for finding creativity.
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