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Cinderella With A Stoma - An Olive-less Existence
Can you digest olives with a stoma? Rachael shares her experience of a stoma blockage caused by her a biggest food love: olives. Read on to see what happened when Rachael ignored what turned out to be some very important advice.
Read MoreBarbie Butts, Phantom Pain And Periods
Stephie discusses her experience with phantom rectum pain and the things she does to help relive the discomfort.
Read MoreAnother Parastomal Hernia
Michelle had such a great time over the Christmas holiday, she didn’t even realise she’d caused another parastomal hernia. Read what happened and what she’s expecting from surgery.
Read MoreWhy I Opted For A Permanent Ileostomy
Stephie is often asked why she opted to have a permanent rather than temporary ileostomy. Here she explains the reasoning behind her decision…
Read MoreDealing With The Hot Weather When You Have A Stoma
Warm weather can cause several issues for ostomates. Lynne discusses how the heat affects her stoma, and how she’s hoping for a cooler day for her son’s wedding celebrations
How I Dealt With A Stoma Blockage at Home
Jen shares her tips for dealing with a stoma blockage and avoiding a trip to the hospital.
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