Surgery

Stephie is often asked why she opted to have a permanent rather than temporary ileostomy. Here she explains the reasoning behind her decision…

Rachael continues her blog series by discussing her colonoscopy and how it confirmed that her large intestine was ‘about as much use as non-alcoholic vodka.’

Jen would have died if her stoma surgery had been delayed by just another day. Here she discusses her gratitude for the people speaking out about their lives as ostomates, and those who gave her the confidence to go ahead with the surgery which saved her life.

Billie tells us about the events leading up to her stoma surgery and how relieved she was to leave the hospital on her own 2 feet

Would you rather have a stoma bag or be on medication for life? In this blog, Stephie explains why she would choose to have a stoma every time

After 6 years living with a temporary stoma, Nick Axtell shares how he made the decision whether to reverse it or make his stoma bag a permanent fixture