Whether you’re going on holiday or travelling for family or work purposes, flying could well be a worry – especially if it’s the first time you’re boarding a plane since your surgery. The good news is that your stoma bag shouldn’t keep you from taking a flight, wherever you’re going. We’ll show you what you…
Although a stoma will be permanent for some ostomates, those with a temporary colostomy or ileostomy may be able to have the procedure reversed if they choose to do so. Whether it’s a few months after your initial surgery or you opt to reverse your stoma a few years later, stoma reversal surgery is a…
One thing that many ostomates discover after stoma surgery is just how important skincare is. Keeping the skin around the stoma clean and healthy can help reduce the risk of irritations, pain, and infections. But how much do we know about our skin, the hugely-complex and interesting organ that we sometimes take for granted? Below,…
Whether you’ve recently had surgery or you’ve been living with a stoma for years, Pilates is a great way of easing yourself back into the world of fitness. Gentle and low impact, the smooth, free-flowing movements of Pilates can be easily adapted to individual needs. This can allow ostomates to exercise with confidence and peace…
