So there, that is how to change a stoma bag! I understand it probably sounds complicated but when you’re doing it twice a week minimum...
Good morning and happy Friday! So excited for the weekend, have you got any plans? We don't have anything major planned but I will be off to Halifax at some point. Stoma Accessories or Stoma Necessities? There is a big debate at the moment about the products we get sent to help with stoma care. …
Ostomy output can vary in consistency. In general an ileostomy output will be more watery than that from a colostomy. The problem with a watery output is that it can easily lead to dehydration. Stoma nurses will generally advise that you aim for a consistency like porridge. This means your output isn't watery enough to…
Never has a saying been more right 😂 woke at 1am as my Stoma Bag had burst off.....after a slight nervous breakdown I made a makeshift solution out of 3 dog poo bags, 2 hair clips and a tea towel!!!! It was awful but actually a mini victory #Stomaawareness #keepypurshittogether #RubyRose #Stomafabulousness
In the early days of stoma formation, carrying an emergency kit with you is an essential part of stoma life, until you feel safe and secure in the knowledge that your stoma is going to behave.
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As someone who struggles with stoma blockages, constipation and often getting a 'bit backed up' I have learned some great yoga and stretching exercise that ...
The global stoma care market size was estimated at USD 601.5 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2025 to 2030.
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When you first get an ostomy, the world of products available can be a very disorientating and intimidating place. Do I need a ring? What is a flange? I decided to put together a glossary type guide to let you know what everything is, and what may be available that could solve a problem you…
Learn how to properly measure and size your stoma. Discover out what you’ll need to do it, and find out what tricks I use. Photos and video included.
When surgery became a possibility I did what we all do these days and googled it... THAT was a mistake (seriously don't google stomas, you'll give yourself nightmares!!) Many images are medical, none are particularly flattering, most are terrifying. Since having my subtotal colectomy and ileostomy I have realised that neither is anywhere near as…
Hi, Jonathan here, a 41-year-old rectal cancer survivor. I was invited to guest blog for Men’s Health Month by my fine friends at Spoonie Threads. My surgery left me with a colostomy bag and a lot of learning. I only had a few weeks between my last scan results and surgery. Acceptance wasn’t a wave I was fully prepared
Sleeping with an ostomy
If you're an ostomate, caring for your stoma and ensuring that it is clean and germ-free is an important part of a stoma care routine. A clean stoma will guard against bacteria that may result in irritation, or worse, an infection. Learn how to keep your stoma hygienic and infection-free.
What foods should you eat and avoid when you have a stoma? We hear from a general surgeon, as well as a dietitian, from Parkway East Hospital.
