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OPINION

Learning the ropes to care for my new stoma one step at a time

GetYourBellyOut Christmas Appeal
CULTURE

#GetYourBellyOut and Hospices of Hope team up to collect donated ostomy supplies

Catriona Smith
OPINION

Life-altering surgery hasn't stopped me from traveling the world alone, twice

Tom Underwood 1200
OPINION

I used to worry what others thought of my stoma but now I share it with the world

Paul Young comedian
OPINION

People don’t talk about catheters — they’re icky, urological, and below-the-belt

Amy R. sitting on grass looking out
OPINION

Coping mentally with an ostomy means different things to different people

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OPINION

Why I’ve loved my scars from the very first day I had them

Laura Stoma-licious
OPINION

Some final thoughts on the morning of permanent, life-changing surgery

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OPINION

I laughed when I saw flakes of nail varnish in my bag, giving my poo a whole new look

Alice Seymour ostomy bag selfie
OPINION

10 important things I’ve learned about being a new ostomate

Laura Stoma-licious
OPINION

10 "stoma-licious" reasons why I'll always love my ostomy

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OPINION

RANT: To say I am raging with airport security is a f***ing understatement

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OPINION

It’s difficult beyond belief being told how ‘well’ I look when the battle I'm fighting is raging inside

Suzanne Mullins Doré
OPINION

ATTN tabloid reporters: stick to the facts about ostomies and leave out your personal opinions

Eilidh That Artsy Girl
CULTURE

After 17 years of keeping quiet, Eilidh Gow is ready to talk about ostomies

Jasmine Haakerson and Ash Francis
OPINION

My life with a hole in my stomach, the bag of poo, and relationships

960 Gemma Leighton
INSPIRATION

Here's to not letting your illness and stoma hold you back

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OPINION

What’s with this global epidemic of bagrophobia?

Colin Reynolds Manbag
OPINION

I wanted my colostomy reversed ASAP but weeks after surgery I decided to keep it

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INSPIRATION

I’ve FINALLY learned to love myself the way I need to

Jay Hyrons Clinical Fitness Trainer
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6 key exercises to strengthen core muscles for parastomal hernia prevention

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OPINION

This neatly encapsulates my life with Crohn’s: hospitals, hopelessness and heaven-sent support

Chris Livett
OPINION

How I'm getting used to life with an ileostomy, urostomy, and no backside

Emily Jones
CULTURE

Enjoy this hysterical video by Emily Jones about life with an ostomy bag.