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This is a photo of urostomate Julie Mason Wright riding a racing bike. She is wearing a helmet and a pink and grey cycling jacket.

Accentuating the positive

From making friends at primary school to carving out a career in nursing and taking on epic sporting challenges, Julie Mason-Wright, 54, hasn't let having a stoma hold her back. Read her story of positivity and resilience. 

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Early days following surgery

Preparing for urostomy surgery can feel daunting and it’s only natural to have lots of questions, including about what to expect when you first wake up with your stoma. Check out this guide to help you prepare for the early days after your operation.

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Fundraise for us

There are many ways to get involved in fundraising for us; we'll support you every step of the way and spend every penny you raise with care.

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The kindest cut

Roger Bowen understands how it feels to grow up being ‘different’. Now 69, he has lived with a urostomy since boyhood. As Roger shares in this blog, he’s encouraged that there’s now more understanding for ostomates of all ages, helping them embrace life with greater confidence.

This is a photo of three people in an exercise class. The woman in the foreground is smiling at the camera and has a towel around her neck. It is the header image for a page called 'Help for hernias' on the Urostomy Association's website

Help for hernias

Urostomates are prone to ‘parastomal’ hernias. They rarely cause major complications but can sometimes interfere with stoma function and the security of your appliance. So, it’s important to know how to minimise your risk, and when to seek advice from your stoma nurse.

This is a close up of Cathy Varley, in her shades, sitting in the sunshine with her dog. It is the header image for her blog on the Urostomy Association's website

From shock diagnosis to stoma pride

Cathy Varley thought that 2024 was going to be her year. But a shock diagnosis of bladder cancer threw her into turmoil. In this interview, conducted just four months after her surgery, Cathy describes how she has not only came to terms with her urostomy, but has grown to be proud of it!

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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.

This is a photo of a club, with lots of arms waving in the air. It is the header image for a blog post on the Urostomy Association's website looking at the impact on ketamine use on bladder health

Beyond the high

In her blog, Jasmine King explores the unexpected crisis unfolding in urology clinics nationwide as more young adults grapple with bladder issues tied to their recreational Ketamine use.

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