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by Jen McGregor

How I Cope Spending Time As An Inpatient In Hospital

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.

Surgery, Tips and Advice, Mental Health

by Jen McGregor

Why I Regret Having My Stoma Refashioned

Jen’s refashioning went very wrong. Jen shares what happened after trying to improve her quality of life and why she has hope despite regretting the surgery.

Surgery

by Aleesha Verma

Waking Up To An Emergency Ileostomy

Aleesha was just 18 when she had emergency surgery to form her ileostomy. Although she will be forever grateful for how it saved her life, here she shares a little about the shock of visiting her consultant for Ulcerative Colitis then waking up from surgery with a stoma.

Surgery, Mental Health

by Stephie Simpson

Barbie Butts, Phantom Pain And Periods

Stephie discusses her experience with phantom rectum pain and the things she does to help relive the discomfort.

Surgery, Common Issues

by Nathan Wheeler

Barbie Butt Or Reconnection?

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

Surgery

by Jen McGregor

What It’s Really Like Dating Someone With A Stoma

Jenn started dating her boyfriend just before her stoma surgery. In this interview, he reveals what it’s really like to date someone during their ostomy journey…

Surgery, Relationships