Surgery

It’s normal to struggle with romance after stoma surgery. Here Nick shares what happened to his self-esteem after becoming an ostomate and how he overcame the resulting sexual problems

Billie has been living with her temporary ileostomy for a while now and is enjoying ‘bag life’ but soon has to decide whether to go permanent or opt for a j-pouch.

Sam is finally in a good place, personally and romantically. Here she shares her experience of how she first learnt to love herself before unexpectedly finding her ‘end game’.

In the fifth instalment of her blog series, Rachael describes her stoma surgery, including being marked up for her stoma and going under anaesthetic

Nathan shares his experience of his second stoma surgery and explains why a ‘Barbie Butt’ was the right choice for him

Nathan Wheeler is a YouTuber and an ileostomate. He recently joined the SecuriCare blogging team to share his experience with Ulcerative colitis, and life with a stoma