Posts categorised under Surgery

For World Digestive Health Day find out how colostomies and ileostomies affect the digestive system and what to be aware of to ensure yours remains happy and healthy.

For World Kidney Day we're giving you the low down on kidneys, nephrostomies and how stoma bags can be used in post-surgery care.

Jo shares how diverticulitis led her to having 2 stomas and a reversal as well as her experience on her first holiday post-surgery.

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!

Sarah Smith is the newest blogger to join the SecuriCare family. She has had a stoma since 2019 and now raises awareness and spreads positivity online. In her first post with us she shares several tips for coming to terms with living life as an ostomate.

Jen has spent a lot of time in hospital because of complications with her stoma, here she shares her top tips for minimising stress whilst staying in hospital.