Colostomy

Finding joy in the colostomy storm

Desiree Montalvo-Holt shares her story of triumph over adversity, offering hope and guidance to others facing their own health storms

Having a stoma doesn’t need to stop you enjoying life

Introducing Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Association, a charity that supports people living with an ileostomy or internal pouch, their families,...

Triumph over colorectal cancer: a journey of hope and resilience

Renata Ivanković shares her experience battling colorectal cancer and the challenges of living with a stoma

Living with a stoma since birth

Kelsey talks about her inspiring journey with an ileostomy, her fight against online censorship and valuable tips to make living with an ostomy easier...

Eating plant-based: how to follow a vegan or vegetarian diet with a stoma

Gemma Harris speaks to colorectal dietitian Sophie Medlin about how vegan and vegetarian ostomates can avoid deficiencies, optimise stoma function and...

Triumph over rectal cancer: A survivor's journey with an ostomy bag and trusting her instincts

Amy Larry recalls her experiences living with an ostomy bag and the importance of trusting your instincts when managing your health

Mastering life with an ostomy: how occupational therapy can help you thrive post-surgery

Charlotte Foley discusses helping individuals with ostomies participate in meaningful activity after surgery

A reflection on the use of convex appliances

Jo Sica and Lesley Law discuss how convex pouching systems can help prevent leakage and protect the skin for individuals with stomas, explaining the...

An ostomate’s summer

Luciana Podschun introduces the StomaTips summer issue, discussing how ostomates can follow safe healthy eating habits

Going quarterly

Luciana Podschun celebrates Stoma Tip's 3-year anniversary, reflecting on its growth and international recognition. It will now be available...

From surviving to thriving with an ostomy

Dr Suzie Le Brocq tells StomaTips about her personal journey as an ostomate and how she now helps others through her book and courses

From Scotland to Mexico, with two stomas

Laura MacKenzie gives advice about travelling on a long-haul flight as an ostomate

Hannah Witton interviews for StomaTips

Hannah Witton interviews for StomaTips about her experience with a stoma and creating content as a YouTuber and author

Beauty pageant

Jessica Logan tells us about her experience participating in beauty pageants as she represents those living with an invisible disability

Colostomy UK: we support all ostomates

Richard Biddle introduces Colostomy UK and the ways the charity can support the stoma community