Keeping it real – a friendly chat about living with a stoma. There are around 120,000 people living with a stoma in the UK. Every month, we’ll be talking to some of them, along with their friends, carers or nurses, about everything from having a night out to going on holiday.
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. We’d like to share the experiences of Andrea, an ostomate in remission from Bowel Cancer, Richard, who works for Colostomy UK and Nicky, a nurse in the Birmingham area who has been in Bowel Nursing for around 20 years, and Stoma Care for over 10.
2 Mar 2020
A new lease of life
In this episode, the topic of conversation is returning to work with a stoma. Paige, Chrissie and Elizabeth share their experiences of going back to work after such life-changing surgery.
3 Feb 2020
Love me, Love my stoma
In this episode, the topic of discussion is dating and relationships with a Stoma. Lisa, Jack and Emily have had different experiences with relationships with a stoma. Emily was already in a relationship before she had surgery, but for Lisa and Jack, they had to go through the ‘dating with a stoma’ experience. They both agree that when dating, the best thing to do is to be honest and not to put too much pressure on yourself.
6 Jan 2020
One step at a time
In this episode, the topic of discussion is exercising with a Stoma. Ollie, Rebecca and James have all had major surgery and now have a stoma. They talk about what keeping fit means to them and the importance of starting afresh with exercise after such life changing operation.
2 Dec 2019
It’s a Team Effort
Ian and Kate have had support from their Stoma Nurse Mireille for 11 years and her support has been so important. Right from Ian’s first diagnosis to ongoing care throughout his time in hospital to life back at home. They are very grateful for the psychological support as well as the physical care she has given them both throughout Ian’s journey.
4 Nov 2019
It’s okay not to be okay
10th October was Mental Health Awareness Day and to coincide with this, we recorded the next edition of our podcast focussing on the mental wellbeing aspect of having a stoma. In this episode, Lorna and Sarah openly discuss their journeys through suffering and diagnosis of IBD, having a stoma and then life with a stoma and the impact this can have psychologically.
6 Oct 2019
Not all heroes wear capes
In this episode, we listen in to experienced Stoma Care Nurse Specialists, Dawn and Anne-Marie, talking about the unique role of the Stoma Care Nurse and the support offered to people throughout their stoma journey. Dawn and Anne-Marie provide helpful tips and advice for people expecting or living with a stoma as well as some of their personal experiences along the way. An informal conversation that truly shows that caring for patients is at the forefront of their role as Stoma Care Nurse.&nb...
1 Sept 2019
Here comes the bride, all dressed in white…
In this episode, we're talking about getting married with a stoma. Gemma is a 32-year-old mum-of-two living with a colostomy. She's joined by her partner, Vic, who proposed to her in 2017 and has supported her throughout her journey with a stoma. They talk openly about the impact that having a stoma had on Gemma’s body image and the how Vic’s positive approach and support has helped Gemma to accept that it’s just part of who she is.
31 Jul 2019
The Young Ones
Living with a stoma can be challenging, especially so when you're young and figuring out who you are, so it's good to know you are not alone. Twenty-seven year old Amy lives with an ileostomy and was the third youngest person in the UK to be diagnosed with IBD at the time. At the age of seven her life was changed after years of misdiagnosis. Amy recalled how her parents thought she was just a picky eater as a child and forced her to stay at the dinner table until she finished her meals. Amy s...
30 May 2019
It’s not all work, work, work
Today, we’re talking about getting back to work with a stoma… Tina is a 38 year old colostomist and hairdresser from Lichfield who has set up her own salon at home. She’s joined by her loyal customer, Maxine, and her lovely sister, Claire. They’ve both stood by her throughout her journey with a stoma and Crohn’s disease.
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