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Planning your first trip since stoma surgery? This step-by-step confidence guide covers everything, from when you're ready to fly, to what to pack, to how to enjoy every moment

: Heading somewhere sunny with your stoma? Heat and humidity can affect adhesion and output. Here's how to manage your stoma in warm weather — and still enjoy every minute.

Airport security is the #1 travel worry for ostomates. Here's exactly what happens, what your rights are, and how to get through smoothly and confidently.

Heading on holiday with a stoma? Here's exactly what to pack, how much to bring, and the golden rule that every travelling ostomate needs to know.

Introduction If you've been putting off a holiday or turning down trips since your stoma surgery, you're not alone. The idea of travelling with an ostomy, navigating airports, unfamiliar toilets, different food, and being far from home can feel overwhelming. But here's the thing: the reality is almost always easier than the worry. Thousands of ostomates fly, drive, cruise, and backpack their way around the world every single year. Some have been to 30+ countries since their surgery. The stoma didn't stop them. A little preparation replaced the fear. Jonathan has a stoma, and he set off to Brazil, Peru, Machu Picchu and Argentina. Look out for his upcoming travel series on YouTube. Your Stoma Gave You Your Life Back...

Summer brings visions of carefree days basking in the sun, picnics and holidays, but it can also be a time of heightened body anxiety as we naturally reveal more of our bodies than in winter months. Then for those with an ostomy, this body anxiety can become a much bigger issue. The switch to lighter, more revealing clothing can trigger insecurities about being able to confidently conceal the ostomy pouche. Let's face it, ostomy pouches aren't exactly beachwear chic. The constant battle between comfort, practicality, and wanting to feel confident in your body can be a real struggle. Of course for some ostomates, the need to conceal the pouch at all times is not a concern but we are all...

Welcome to our Day 10 (the final day of our "10 days of self-care") & thank you for putting you first & joining us. Our focus today is to enjoy the fresh air outdoors, after looking into why spending time outdoors can improve your health.

Travelling feels like such a luxury after the last two years. I am eagerly awaiting my family holiday with the family and can’t wait for my toes to touch the sand and feel the salty sea air on my skin. Is there anything better? Fish and chips at the seaside, the kids playing outside care free, and that dreaded morning alarm set too silent. If you have kids it won’t make much different mind! But, just being able to turn it off feels so rebellious! Packing for a family is a task in itself. Inevitably something will get left, and if you are like me you will have to buy more sun-cream as you leave it at the beach or...

Travelling with an ostomy for the first time for any journey can be daunting, to say the least. It could be months since you've had your surgery or years, but it's safe to say that whenever it is, it's perfectly understandable to have many questions & worries.

On a walk the other week with my children’s dad I realised I needed to empty my stoma and we were in the middle of the moors and there were no bins for miles; for me to empty into a disposable bag and pop it in. So obviously I had to empty off the beaten track which is not my favourite thing to do but I was more shocked at what he said to me when I told him I needed to empty.