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Ostomy & Hernia Support Garments🧡

26/08/2026

Changing your ostomy pouch for the first time?
We know it can feel a little daunting. 💜

Whether you have a colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy, learning how to change your stoma bag is a new skill - and like any new skill, it can take a little time to feel confident.

We've put together a simple guide to help you feel more prepared. 🧡

And a few things nobody always tells you? Your stoma might make a noise halfway through. Things might not always go perfectly. And your first pouch change will probably take longer than your tenth.

That's okay. You're learning.

Swipe through for our simple guide to changing an ostomy pouch, plus a few real-life tips we think every new ostomate should know.

📌 Save this for your next pouch change — or share it with someone who might be preparing for their first.

(Always follow the individual advice provided by your stoma care team and the instructions for your particular ostomy pouch and accessories.)

14/08/2026

If only I had worn my support garment from the beginning.” 💜

After initially leaving her Suportx garment unworn for around eight months, Isobel’s experience with a parastomal hernia changed the way she thinks about stoma support.

Now, she’s sharing what she wishes she’d known sooner:

📍 Give your garment a chance.
It can take time to get used to a new garment, and getting the fit right matters.

📍 Ask for help.
If your garment doesn't feel right, speak to your fitter rather than putting it away.

📍 Make the most of your NHS allowance.
Support garments can gradually lose stretch and support with regular wear and washing, so rotating and replacing garments is important.

📍 Don't ignore changes around your stoma.
New pain, swelling or other concerns should always be discussed with your stoma care team or healthcare professional.

Isobel is now rotating three pairs of her preferred support and says:
"I will never not wear my Suportx garment again.”

Thank you, Isobel, for sharing your story so openly — and for hoping that someone else might learn from your experience. 🧡

For anyone living with a colostomy, Colostomy UK is a great source of information, practical advice and support. 💜

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24/07/2026

It was lovely to be part of the Wexham Park Hospital Open Day!🧡

The event was a wonderful opportunity to meet people living with a stoma, their families, and members of the healthcare team, with plenty of opportunities for conversation, questions, and shared experiences. 💬

Lauren, our Suportx representative, really enjoyed meeting everyone who stopped by to say hello and being part of such a welcoming event. We’re always grateful for opportunities to connect with the wider stoma community and listen to the experiences that matter most to the people we support. 🫂

A huge thank you to the team at Wexham Park Hospital for organising such a well-run and welcoming open day! 🧡

Did we see you there? 👋

15/07/2026

It was a real pleasure to attend the Warrington Community Stoma Nurses Open Day! 💜

A wonderful opportunity to meet people living with a stoma, their families, and the dedicated stoma care team who support them every day.

Events like these are about so much more than information — they’re about creating a space where people can ask questions, share experiences, and connect with others who understand the realities of stoma life. 🫂

We loved having the chance to listen to people’s stories, learn from their experiences, and have meaningful conversations about the support that can make a difference along the way. 💬

A huge thank you to the Warrington Community Stoma Nurses for the kind invitation and warm welcome, and to Grace for representing Suportx on the day! 🧡

Did we see you there? 👋

06/07/2026

We had a lovely morning with the Gloucestershire Urostomy Support Group in Churchdown in June! 🧡

A really warm and welcoming session spent with people living with a urostomy, sharing experiences, asking questions, and connecting in an informal group setting.

Thank you so much for the invitation and kind welcome — it was a real pleasure to be there.

Maria from Suportx also gave a really engaging talk on hernia prevention and the importance of support garments, which led to some great discussion and questions. 💬

Always grateful for opportunities like this and the sense of openness and community they create! 💜

Did we see you there? 👋

03/07/2026

When you hear the word "stoma," who do you picture?
Most people imagine an adult.

But every year, babies, children and teenagers have life-changing stoma surgery too. 💜

Some are only a few hours old. Others have spent years living with conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis or congenital bowel conditions before surgery finally gives them the chance to feel well again.

What many people don't see is everything that comes next.

💪 Parents learning stoma care overnight.
💪 Children navigating school with a pouch.
💪 Teenagers rebuilding confidence in a body that suddenly feels different.

And despite all of that... they're still just kids. 🧸✨

They still want to run around, play football, go swimming, make friends, have sleepovers and dream about what they want to be when they grow up.

A stoma isn't just a physical journey. Emotional support matters too. 💜

That's why organisations like A Bear Named Buttony are so special. From teddy bears with their own little stomas to books, colouring packs and young adult packs, they're helping children realise something every young ostomate deserves to hear:
You're not different. You're not alone. ❤️

Swipe through to learn more about paediatric stomas, the realities families face, and the incredible resilience of children living with one. ➡️

01/07/2026

It was a real pleasure to spend time at the Stoma Care Open Day with the team from Salisbury District Hospital 🧡

It was a wonderful event bringing together stoma nurses, manufacturers, and people living with a stoma leading to plenty of open, honest conversation.

Events like this are never just about information or products. They’re about connection, reassurance, shared experiences, and those little chats that can make something feel a bit less overwhelming. 🫂💬

A huge thank you to the stoma care team for creating such a welcoming, kind space, and to everyone who came along and shared a moment of their day with us! 💜

We always leave these days feeling grateful for this community — and reminded of just how much strength and honesty there is in it. 🌟

Did we see you there? 👋

26/06/2026

Your surgery was successful.
Your stoma is healthy.
There are no complications.

And yet you still don't feel okay. 😔
Not because anything has gone wrong. But because you're trying to adjust to something life-changing.

One of the most interesting findings from stoma research isn't that people experience emotional or practical challenges after surgery. It's that many don't talk about them. 💬

Sometimes because they think they should be grateful the surgery worked. Sometimes because they assume what they're experiencing is ""just part of having a stoma.""
Sometimes because nobody asks.

We've become very good at measuring clinical outcomes. But recovery is also about confidence.
💞 Relationships.
🪞 Body image.
💼 Work.
👕 Clothing.
😴 Sleep.
✈️ Travel.
🕊️ Independence.

A stoma can save a life.
That doesn't mean adapting to it is easy. 🧡

What's one thing about life with a stoma that you wish more people understood? 👇

24/06/2026

It was a pleasure to attend the Inside Out Open Information Day at St Mark's Hospital this weekend and spend time with so many members of the stoma community. 💜

Events like these are about so much more than products and information. They're about connection, shared experiences, asking questions, swapping tips, and knowing you're not alone in what can sometimes feel like a very isolating journey. 🫂🤝

A huge thank you to the organisers, volunteers, healthcare professionals, exhibitors, and everyone who stopped by to say hello.

📌 Thank you to the Inside Out Stoma Support Group, who have spent more than 25 years helping people living with a stoma connect, share experiences, and support one another. Through regular coffee mornings, online meet-ups, and peer support, they provide a welcoming community for anyone navigating life with a stoma. If you're looking for support, we'd encourage you to reach out to them. 🌟

We loved meeting you, hearing your stories, and being part of such a welcoming and supportive day. 🧡

Did we see you there? 👋

St. Mark's Hospital

17/06/2026

Recently, we've seen conversations online that reminded us why stigma around stomas still exists — and why it's so important to challenge it.

Let's start with a simple fact:
Everyone's poo smells. 💩

For some people, that happens behind a closed bathroom door. For others, it happens through a stoma bag they never asked to need.

A stoma can be the result of cancer, disease, or life-saving emergency surgery. It can mean adapting to a completely different way of living, managing leaks, navigating body image changes, and rebuilding confidence after illness. 💪

And yes, sometimes stoma output smells.

Tube feeds, medications, illness, dehydration, certain foods, and normal digestive processes can all affect odour. That's not unusual. It's not a failure of hygiene. It's not something to be ashamed of. It's simply part of how the digestive system works.

What often has a bigger impact than odour itself is stigma.

Research has shown that concerns around leaks, odour, body image and social acceptance can have a significant psychological impact on people living with a stoma. Many people worry about how others will react long before anyone says a word.

‼️That's why kindness matters.
‼️That's why understanding matters.
‼️And that's why dignity matters.

Behind every stoma bag is a person. A parent. A partner. A colleague. A friend. Someone who has already been through more than most people realise.

Let's make sure the conversation around stomas is led by empathy, education and respect. 🧡

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