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Preparing for your surgery

As the day of your op draws closer, there’ll be lots to think about, from what to pack for your hospital stay to arranging a lift home after you’ve been discharged. We've put together some practical tips to help make life a little easier at what can feel like a stressful time.

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Night drainage

Getting a good night’s sleep is not always straightforward for people living with a urostomy. So do check out the recording of our ‘Ask the Experts’ webinar and hear from speakers as they explore the types of night bags available, and share hints and tips that could help with your night time routine. The event, kindly sponsored by Coloplast Ltd, was held on 14 November 2024.

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Send an e-greetings card

Show your friends, colleagues, and loved ones you care by sending Urostomy Association eCards. At the same time, you'll be helping people find the strength, support and confidence they need to embrace new lives following urinary diversion surgery.

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Men’s sexual wellbeing

Anyone can encounter sexual problems after urinary diversion surgery, and everyone’s experiences vary. We hope this information helps as you explore what sexual wellbeing will mean to you going forward.

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Help provide hope appeal

Being told that you will never wee normally again is terrifying. Most people have never heard of a urinary diversion, and simply cannot imagine going through life without a functioning bladder. That's why we're running our Help provide hope appeal.

This is a photo of Wil Andrews and his wife, Sue. They are sitting in a cafe. It is the header image for his blog entitled 'Tailored solutions' on the Urostomy Association's website

Tailored solutions

Since his surgery in 2019, urostomate Wil has gradually got back to enjoying an active lifestyle again, from cycling to gardening and going on holiday. In his blog, he shares the creative solutions he has found to help him overcome challenges he has faced along the way.

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Swimming with a urostomy

Living with a urostomy shouldn’t prevent you from doing the activities you enjoy. If that includes swimming – great! Water will not harm or enter your stoma, and swimming is a fantastic way to stay fit and healthy.

This is a photograph of Allen Rowlinson and his wife, Anneka. They're sitting side by side at a restaurant table, smiling at the camera. It is the header image of a page on the Urostomy Association's website entitled 'Cancer isn't going to beat me'!

Cancer isn’t going to beat me!

Allen Rowlinson was diagnosed with bladder cancer in June 2010, aged just 52. In his blog, Allen shares how, thanks to support from family, friends and professionals, he has got back to enjoying life and feeling himself again.

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200+ Club prize draw

Play our 200+ Club, and do great things! You will be helping to bring support and reassurance for people facing or following a urinary diversion, while being in the chance to win yourself up to £250!

Gift aid FAQs

See our FAQs if you have any questions about gift aid. If you are a UK taxpayer we can collect an extra 25% on top of your donation at absolutely no cost to you.

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