Hi my name is Linda and I am 59yrs old in mid June of this year I started having the runs thinking it was a touch of food poisoning but by 3rd week it wasn't any better and I thought I could see blood so I went to doctors who took bloods but said if it…

I had a clostomy in July 5 21, ever since that I have this jelly substance come out of my bottom.

I was thrilled to be able to wear regular panties again, but this jelly junk keeps coming out it’s ruining my underware.

cannsome one help me .

I am had a colostomy recently - 7 weeks ago  - and have experienced some difficulties. I have had a bout of diarrhoea right when I was right in the middle of changing the stoma bag and have twice had the problem where the bag has leaked.

Someone once said to me trying new ostomy products is like trying new shoes, you need to try different shoes to see what is the right fit for you. How have you gone about looking for new ostomy products for your stoma.

I need to know where to purchase

1.   Anti twist strap for my night drainage bag at night 

2 where to find a flat pack night drainage stand to put my urostomy bag on while traveling

Does anyone have any tips and tricks on how you would explain having an ostomy to someone who isn't an ostomate?

Hi all,

as some of you know I have a stoma of (38 years and a fistula of 6 years, the latter being caused by surgical complications.

I have been feeling very down of late, with very black thoughts as the fistula is just a nightmare to manage and totally…

I have a non-surgical stoma. It was the result of an operation to remove my gallbladder that went wrong in February 2020 that perforated my bowel and put me in hospital with sepsis for months. I now have an ileostomy in the middle of an open flesh wound…

Hi all, 

I'm 5mths post op & I had to have rectum removed & half my abs used to make a flap. I have an end ostomy. My question is, where has people got their underwear from & what is the best support belt to get. Oh does the belt sit on the bag ? Does…

I have had a stoma  (ilostomy) for nearly two years, had problems with bags leaks,, odours etc, but have it well sorted now, if you are having problems in any way, I can help with my experience I hope, love these sites, gained so much information myself…

Has anyone gone for a massage at a spa? Did you find it comfortable with your stoma?

Hi, has anyone had large hard white lumps come out of stoma please?

What advice would you give to a new ostomate for their first trips out of the house?

What were the major milestones that you were excited to hit on your first year of recovery? First trip out, first swim, first time being intimate, going back to work? What made you feel like you were making good progress?

Catch up on our live session from our Clinical Advisor, Marie McGrogan who was joined by special guest, Bronagh Starrs, Psychotherapist, and Luciana Podschun, an ostomate for 5 years.

They discussed the feelings of loss of control following stoma formation…

Who has gone on a big rollercoaster? Did you have any problems with your pouch when you went upside down?

Good day so I'm fairly new 9 months with a Transverse Colostomy and I was wondering who else has this type. The transverse colostomy is located approximately 2 inches below my sternum directly in the middle of the chest. I'm having several types of problem…

Some of our bloggers have shared they story about dating and intimacy with a stoma, and we’d love to hear more of your stories. What has been your experience of dating with a stoma?