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For eight years, I felt like I was slowly disappearing from my own life. It didn’t happen all at once. It started after I had my daughter. I’d had a C-section, and I was told constipation could be a side effect. Eight days passed without going to the toilet, and my midwife suggested a suppository. From that moment on, everything changed.
Jess shares her travel stories and how she prepared for 6 months on holiday with her stoma, as well as how Confidence BE® supported her throughout.
In our new series, The Bedroom Diaries, we speak to some of our advocates who talk openly about their experiences and share the things they have found that have helped them.
In February 2022, my life changed in a way I could never have imagined. It started with symptoms that gradually worsened over six weeks, bloody diarrhoea , constant urgency, exhaustion, weight loss, loss of appetite, nausea.
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For many people living with a stoma, warm weather can bring a welcome sense of freedom — lighter clothing, more time outdoors, and a chance to enjoy the sunshine. But it also raises an important question: how should ostomy products be stored when temperatures rise?
The emotional side of having an ostomy can be as messy as a blowout. We all deal with it differently; for some, the news is devastating, a necessary evil. Others take it in their stride. And, for some, like me, they love their ostomy because life before was unbearable.
Taking a break from social media can be important when prioritising your mental health. Here are a few ways you can avoid scrolling for hours.
we’d like to share our advocate Kirsty’s story to shine a light on everything she’s been through. We really appreciate her for allowing us to share her story for others!
Four years ago, Paul’s life changed when he was diagnosed with rectal cancer following a routing screening test.
Read our top tips and delicious recipes for people who are living with a stoma, who want to plan ahead over the festive period.
In this interview, we speak to Damian about his psychological well-being and his thoughts on the patient persona study.
In this interview, we speak to Lisa about her psychological well-being and her thoughts on the patient persona study.
In 2021, Salts Healthcare conducted an in-depth piece of research with a company called Murmur Research – the results of which outlined 6 distinct persona groups amongst people living with a stoma.
Our three advocates met up to discuss their journeys, their psychological well-being and how Confidence BE® has helped to support them.
In this interview, we talk to Tim, who tells us his story about living with 2 stomas, and his own experience using Confidence BE®.
In this interview, we talk to Laura, who tells us her personal story living with 2 stomas, and her experience using Confidence BE®.
In this interview, we talk to Kev, who tells us his personal story living with a stoma and his journey using Confidence BE®.
This World Cancer Day, we're sharing the story of one of our incredibly inspiring advocates. Read Tim's Cancer Story here
Laura is a double bagger, a high-flying project manager and dynamic supporter of charities, Laura had sleep problems before becoming ill and knows the importance of recharging her batteries.
