Having a stoma is a huge life adjustment but here are our life changing positives.
Here are a few positive messages from the stoma community. Scroll down for the video.
My stoma bag is a positive because…
Louise,
It gave me my life back
Eilidh,
Increased self confidence
Jessica,
I’m currently pregnant thanks to my ileostomy bag
Katie,
I love wearing bag covers
Harry,
I can eat without any worries, anxiety or toilet troubles
Sofia,
My stoma gave me the freedom to go to university
Madi,
Improved my quality of life ten fold! I no longer feel anxious
Anonymous,
I have my life back
Laura,
My stoma saved me and changed my life for the better in so many ways.
Brianna,
It’s allowed me to truly enjoy coffee!
Sinead,
Coming off medication made me feel amazing! And connecting with such an incredible community
Sarah,
Freedom from pain, blood loss, fevers and aches! And so many other symptoms
Eva,
I can sleep through the night instead of running to the bathroom in pain!
Phil,
It allowed m to fully invest in people around me without being in pain.
Michelle,
Body confidence
Jess,
Im healthier now than I have been in 7 years!
Jodie,
I can finally go on dog walks!
Yvonne,
It has given me children
Bobbie,
It said my life! More than that, it let me live instead of just surviving
Jennie,
My stoma saved my life
Anna,
It has made me more body confident
Hannah,
Going on a dog walk without worrying about where the toilets are
Alice,
I can actually eat and enjoy having an appetite again
Molly,
It has given me the ability to have a life
Anna,
It gives me an interesting fact about myself
Maddy,
IT’S GIVEN ME MY LIFE BACK.
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Thank you to everyone who sent in their positives.
If you would like to send in a positive message, direct message me via Instagram or email me at trustyourgutblog@gmail.com