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by Jen McGregor

My Sepsis Story - How I Almost Lost My Life

In this blog, Jen shares her experience of contracting sepsis following a colectomy. She talks about the missed symptoms and misdiagnosis that almost caused her to lose her life.

Common Issues

by Rachel Jury

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.

Tips and Advice

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

by Rakhee Patel

7 Really Helpful Ways To Help A Family With Someone In Hospital

When a loved one is unwell it’s easy to feel helpless. Here’s Rakhee Patel’s list of 7 ways to help an ill person and their family through the trials and tribulations of hospitalisation...

Chronic Illness and Disability, Surgery