Ostomy Essentials

Stoma fit: exercises to strengthen your core muscles

Simple exercises to help you get back on your feet after surgery and avoid the risk of a parastomal hernia

Stoma appliances: choosing the right one for you

Different stomas require different kinds of pouches, and this is your handy guide to getting the right fit for you

My tummy feels big, my stoma is smaller

What you need to know if you feel bloated or if your stoma changes shape after surgery

Stoma accessories: choosing the right ones for you

With a bewildering array of accessories available, this guide will help you pick out which will help you keep your stoma happy and healthy

Getting to know your stoma

Your rundown of the main types of stoma, including the difference between a colostomy, an ileostomy and a urostomy, as well as what it means to have a loop or end ostomy and whether your stoma is...