Everybodys ostomy journey is different and we are honored to be able to use this platform to share some of your amazing stories!

If you’d like to add your story here, we’d love to hear from you! If your story makes it onto our website, we will send you a worthwhile discount coupon to spend on any Comfizz garment you choose. We are always moved by the way people have overcome personal difficulties and found ways to live life to the full. If you feel inspired to tell others your story please email us your words (minimum 500) and add any pictures if you wish (the more the better!) to info@comfizz.com

2021

Danni's Story

I got diagnosed with chronic dysmotility at the age of 19 in July 2014 after having lots of tests and scans. My amazing Surgeon gave me 3 Surgical options and I picked the one that I knew was going to be the best one for my body.

Jearlean Taylor's Story

At the age of 3 years old I was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer which left me as double ostomate (colostomy & urostomy). Growing up I wondered what would become of my life.

2020

Bethias's Story

I’m 28, work full time as a doctor, love spending time outdoors, especially running, cycling and rock climbing and a few months ago I decided to start emPOWERed.

Alice's Story

I first got poorly out of the blue in 2012 aged 29. I was diagnosed with gastroenteritis but when I completely seized up and could hardly walk I knew it was something more.

Charlotte's Story

I have Crohn’s Disease and a permanent ileostomy. I categorize myself as an adventure-seeker and lover of the outdoors.

Christine's Story

3 years ago on December 16th 2016 I was diagnosed with stage 4 bladder cancer…

Rachel's Story

Monday to Friday I work in a busy office (I've been working from home during Covid-19)

2019

Chris' Story

I’ve been asked many times since March ’17, what my symptoms were that prompted me to go and see my GP. The answer is, hardly any!

Sahara's Story

In September 2007 I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis (UC) after just 2 weeks of being very unwell.

2018

Kay' Story

It’s been one year since my accident. On September 2nd 2016

Natalie's Story

I am a mum that was so upset by my Urostomy bag that I hid it from friends and I would cry myself to sleep.

Rob's Story

Surgery aged 2 days, found I had a high case of rectal atresia, other bowel problems, and a stoma bag fitted at 2 days old.

Sue's Story

Surgery aged 2 days, found I had a high case of rectal atresia, other bowel problems, and a stoma bag fitted at 2 days old.

Lauren's Story

Surgery aged 2 days, found I had a high case of rectal atresia, other bowel problems, and a stoma bag fitted at 2 days old.

Lisa's Story

Surgery aged 2 days, found I had a high case of rectal atresia, other bowel problems, and a stoma bag fitted at 2 days old.

Louise's Story

Surgery aged 2 days, found I had a high case of rectal atresia, other bowel problems, and a stoma bag fitted at 2 days old.

Michelle's Story

Surgery aged 2 days, found I had a high case of rectal atresia, other bowel problems, and a stoma bag fitted at 2 days old.

2017

Ros' Story

And at the time I was 42, living with my partner and 3 children aged 6, 15 and 17.

Kelly's Story

I was officially diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in the fall of 1995.

Katy's Story

I’m 30 and from Fife in Scotland and I work as a Senior Support Worker.

Donna Marie's Story

I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis age 28, previous to this I was told I had IBS.

Sophie's Story

I currently live with my wonderfully supportive boyfriend, Josh, and my cat, Mork.

Gem's Story

Hi, I'm Gem and I’ve had Crohn’s disease for 12 years.

Brenda's Story

I retired from my career when Crohns began to interfere with my working life.

Carol's Story

I am writing this on behalf of my husband John.