For Ostomy Awareness Day 2020, I’m covering the importance of recognising the unique experience every individual has of stoma life.
Stoma Shenanigans
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Invisible Conditions : The Terrors of Public Toilets
by InvisiblyMeFrom my experience with a stoma, bladder issues and chronic pain, I can say that navigating disabled public toilets when you have …
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Stoma Bags & Bears On Chairs – Sending Festive Wishes…
by InvisiblyMeFestive wishes from InvisiblyMe as I show off my new Christmas themed stoma bag cover.
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A mini me update after a surprise trip to A&E due to another small bowel twist. This time it required emergency stoma …
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A tribute to Steven & to all those with stomas, to encourage greater compassion towards each other & towards ourselves. Let’s end …
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For World Ostomy Day 2018 I’m sharing some of my experiences with ostomy life & a few points I’d like to raise …
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Mini Update : Thank You, A&E & Poll Results
by InvisiblyMeA mini me update with the findings from the migraine poll, my cute kittykat snuggling up, birthday thank yous and a surprise …
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A stoma is a big deal. Here I share my journey from the first ileotomy surgery through to colectomy & adjusting to …
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#Superstoma Colostomy Day – A Few Notes On The Prada Bag
by InvisiblyMeSaturday 7th October 2017 marks Colostomy Day and I wanted to do a little something for it. I’m glad I wrote most …
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Some people have asked me how I got on going on holiday with a stoma. Can you swim? Can you eat? Was …
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Life with a stoma does take some getting used to. If you are new to having a stoma, anticipate one in your …
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Firstly, I just want to say a huge thank you for all of the kind wishes and comments since I went in to …
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Still Alive (Just A Zombified Version)
by InvisiblyMeI’m sorry for the delay in posting something up. I’ve been so out of it with drugs and pain that I’ve really …
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It’s Not Just Any Toilet, It’s An M&S Toilet!
by InvisiblyMeConsidering our society in the Western World is so advanced, it baffles me that we’re so far behind both in something so …
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Turning The Unwanted Into The Invaluable: Stoma Aid
by InvisiblyMeStoma Aid was developed as an initiative to help those in developing countries that don’t have access to, or can’t afford, stoma …
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Sorry I’ve not been around this past week for posts and emails. I’ve been in hospital after being admitted to A&E again… …
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I posted a little guide to hernias and support wear not too long ago, which you can read here. I wanted to …
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Apologies for being away for a few days and not being around to answer messages or read other blogs very much. Got …
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Newer ostomates in particular may not be aware of what’s out there in terms of undies and support wear. I was never …
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Why Today Is An Important Day
by InvisiblyMeMy “coming out” post for having an ileostomy stoma bag in honour of Colostomy Awareness Day 2021.
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When I had my ileostomy, I was told absolutely nothing about long term caution with lifting and pulling; hernias were never mentioned, …
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I’ve recently returned home from 7 (long!) days in the hospital, having been admitted to A&E in absolute agony. I can honestly …
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Since my ‘health issues’ started and everything began going downhill, I’ve tried to keep my mouth shut. There are some things you …
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