Ostomy life

Diet for Ostomy Patients is different from a regular diet. There are some foods that should be avoided to prevent problems like gas, diarrhea. Learn more

I’m still struggling but I think I always will. It’s not easy living with a stoma and both fatigue and pain still really get me down. I know labels don’t...

Happy Saturday ad happy World Ostomy Day 2019! In honour of the theme of today I thought I would share some interesting and fun facts about life with a stoma, which you may not have realised were a part of living with an ostomy! I thought this list would be something other ostomates could identify…

I was gifted an ostomy (technically an ileostomy). This changed the way that I perceived the world, and it also saved my life.

If you’ve got an ostomy, you’ll likely end up with leaks at some point. Here are the many causes (and solutions) for dealing with them.

If you have a stoma, you can poop anytime, anywhere.

My diet as a colostomy patient wasn’t much different from my pre-ostomy days, and If you’ve just had an ostomy, you'll want to know what you can and can't eat & drink. Here you’ll find tips on my experience, the nutritional pattern I followed, my diet, and my general eating habits.

The best way to prevent leaks from an ostomy is to wear a quality, comfortable belt that will not cause irritation. Here are some tips for choosing the right one!

There are many misconceptions about what life is like after you have ostomy surgery. Get answers to the myths of living with a stoma.

"If you can, always carry around a spare set of supplies with you."