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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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Should You Wear Your Stoma Pouch When Showering?
Stephie Simpson discusses her preferences for showering with and without her stoma pouch, and tells us what led her to prefer going without.
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How To Lose Weight With An Ostomy
Since her stoma surgery Jen has been struggling with weight gain. This is her journey into weight loss and top advice for adopting a healthier lifestyle when you have a stoma to consider too

How I Change My Urostomy Bag
In this blog, Rachel shares how she changes her urostomy bag with a real-life visual guide in order to help others understand how to change theirs.
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Tips For Preparing For An Appointment With Your Consultant
Ostomate Rakhee Patel shares her top tips for making the most out of your allotted time slot with your hospital specialist.
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Becoming A ‘Double Bagger’ Was The Best Decision I Ever Made
After contracting Campylobacter food poisoning from a well-known supermarket chain, Rachel’s bladder and bowel began to fail. After several years of battling illness she was eventually given a Urostomy and Ileostomy.
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