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Living with an ostomy can be a big challenge in itself, but doesn’t mean (when the time is right) giving up on adventure. Many people with ostomies continue to push the limits of their physical abilities, engaging in extreme sports that test endurance, strength, and resilience. While challenges exist, proper preparation and adaptations make it possible to participate in high-adrenaline activities. Here’s a deep dive into some of the most exhilarating sports and how they can be adapted for ostomy users. 1. Skydiving: Freefalling with Confidence Pros: Skydiving is an adrenaline-pumping experience that offers a feeling of total freedom. With proper gear and preparation, having an ostomy does not automatically disqualify someone from skydiving. Cons: The extreme pressure changes and...

Introduction:  Living with a stoma can be a life-changing experience, and finding the right support wear is crucial for comfort, confidence, and overall well-being. Whether you have a colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy, selecting the optimal stoma support wear can significantly enhance your quality of life. In this blog, we will explore the key factors to consider when choosing stoma support wear, along with example case studies that illustrate the benefits it can provide. Understanding Stoma Support Wear: Stoma support wear refers to specialized undergarments and accessories designed to support and protect the stoma, while also providing comfort and discretion. The right support wear can help prevent leakage, reduce the risk of skin irritation, reduce the risk of developing a hernia...

**Spoiler alert... You can! Read on for the things to consider...** It is completely normal to find the idea of sports a little daunting after ostomy surgery, but the good news is, if you played contact sports before surgery or want to give it a go, you should be able to do so without a problem. It goes without saying that you should take medical advice after stoma surgery about when to start doing sports again and exercise needs to be built up gradually with the right stoma support. It is essential to build up to be more strenuous exercise and sport.

Feeling the Winter Blues? You're not alone. It's estimated that around 2 million people in the UK and more than 12 million across Northern Europe are affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), often nicknamed 'the Winter Blues'.

The good news is that there isn't really any gym exercise that you need to avoid in the long term and it is important to note that although you don't need to avoid things, some exercises are to be built up to, such as anything very core-orientated.

Welcome to our Day 8 of our "10 days of self-care" & thank you for putting you first & joining us. Our focus today is to discover more on ostomy exercise.

Welcome to our "10 days of self-care" & thank you for putting you first & joining us. We recently told you about our 10 days of self-care, which we are now starting with Day 1, running up to (and including) Day 10 which will be Friday 6th January 2023. We hope you had a lovely Christmas and now, it's time for some you time every day for the rest of the year and to kick start your 2023.

As with most things in ostomy life, exercise is something that needs to be taken on board with the individual in mind. Everybody is different when it comes to how soon they feel comfy to exercise after ostomy surgery, what exercise they want to incorporate into their lives and for how long they want to exercise in their daily lives as they move forward with their recovery. Disclaimer: As always, this post is from our Social Media & Marketing Specialist, Amy's, experience of living with a permanent ileostomy, Crohn's Disease and from what she has researched. Nothing in our blog posts should be taken as medical advice. It's always best to consult a medical professional if you have queries or...

September's products of the month are the Comfishield set, shield and replacement pad, with 30% off for this month only. In order to understand this product properly, let's look into what the products do and how they can help you feel more confident, secure and protected in ostomy life.

If you are new to the ostomy community, one of the first questions that may be on your mind is ‘how long will my stoma bag last?’. Unfortunately there is no definite answer (annoying I know sorry!). It should be changed when needed, preferably before you have a leakage starting and not so long that you see your baseplate start to give way. As you get into a rhythm of your stoma routine, and you establish when it is safe and comfortable for you to change it, it will become as automatic as getting up and brushing your teeth in the morning.