Ostomy

Preventing pouch leaks

Leaks are a common issue for people with a stoma, but handling them right can keep them from happening again

Stoma reversal: what to expect after

When it comes to stoma reversal, going ‘back to normal’ can be anything but that; however, knowing what to expect and how to address issues will make...

Editorial: friend of the pod

Benjamin Wakefield discusses podcasts in his introduction to the third issue of Stoma Tips

The guts to perform

Liz Richardson speaks about her one-woman play Gutted, a shameless tale of love, laughter and lavatories, co-created with director Tara Robinson

Flying with a stoma: sunflowers in the air

John Walsh covers some of the work Stomawise has been doing to make flying a breeze for people with a stoma

Pouch problems: troubleshooting your appliance

How to recognise common issues with your ostomy pouch and find the smartest way to fix them

Irrigating your colostomy

‘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...

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

Rocking 2 stomas: double trouble

Rachel Jury answers questions about life with both a urostomy and an ileostomy

Running free: sport with a stoma

Rachel Carey recounts how she took up trail running after stoma surgery and offers her advice for running off road with a ileostomy

Hitting reset

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...

Tough stuff: fitness and fatherhood with a stoma

Alan Northey reveals how a barrage of bowel diseases couldn’t keep a new dad down

Happy days here again: why I chose to go permanent

After her temporary ileostomy was reconnected, Sue Taylor describes why she has no regrets about going back to having a stoma

Editorial: getting out there

John Walsh introduces the second issue of Stoma Tips

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