John Walsh covers some of the work Stomawise has been doing to make flying a breeze for people with a stoma
How to recognise common issues with your ostomy pouch and find the smartest way to fix them
‘There can be no doubt that the efficient management of a colostomy is a matter of profound importance to those who need to spend the rest of their...
Simple exercises to help you get back on your feet after surgery and avoid the risk of a parastomal hernia
Rachel Carey recounts how she took up trail running after stoma surgery and offers her advice for running off road with a ileostomy
Luciana Podschun recounts how her colostomy has freed her from fearful risk, brought her closer to her family and hasn’t stopped them from travelling...
Alan Northey reveals how a barrage of bowel diseases couldn’t keep a new dad down
After her temporary ileostomy was reconnected, Sue Taylor describes why she has no regrets about going back to having a stoma
Different stomas require different kinds of pouches, and this is your handy guide to getting the right fit for you
What you need to know if you feel bloated or if your stoma changes shape after surgery
With a bewildering array of accessories available, this guide will help you pick out which will help you keep your stoma happy and healthy
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...
Storing stoma supplies: Natalie Toper explains the ins and outs of her simple system for keeping them in order
Eric Polsinelli lets us know his three steps for introducing healthy, high-fibre foods into your diet without causing problems for your stoma
An ostomy need not get in the way of a wild weekend away, as Richard Harris shows from his considerable stag-do experience