Honest, evidence-based guidance for every stage of your stoma journey — created by a nurse who has been there.
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Stoma Buddy was created by a registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner with over two decades of clinical experience — who also has a stoma herself.
Having experienced it from both sides, our founder knows what the gap looks like. The information that doesn't get covered in a pre-operative appointment. The questions that arrive at 2am. The things that are completely normal that nobody told you about. The emotional reality that clinical resources rarely acknowledge.
Stoma Buddy exists to fill that gap — with honest, evidence-based information and support that meets you wherever you are in your journey.
Our founder is a registered ANP, Specialist Community Public Health Nurse, and Non-Medical Prescriber with extensive experience in clinical practice.
Our founder has a stoma herself. Stoma Buddy was built on the understanding that comes from having been through the surgery, the recovery, and the long-term adjustment — not just from textbooks.
Free access to honest, evidence-based guidance — plus premium features coming soon.
From before surgery through to long-term life. Free to access.
Types, accessories, free samples — finding the right bag takes time.
Adjustment, body image, grief, relationships, intimacy and helplines.
What to eat, what to avoid, St Mark's solution and managing output.
Clear guidance on symptoms — and exactly who to call and when.
Quick honest answers to the most common stoma questions.
Questions to ask, things to arrange, printable and easy to follow.
How to help, what not to say, and support for those around you.
Evidence-based guidance including EXPASS recommendations and The Ostomy Studio.
New posts every two weeks — honest perspectives on living well with a stoma.
Log output, diet, skin condition. Track patterns over time.
A safe, moderated private community for premium members — share experiences, ask questions, and connect with others.
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Trusted organisations for further information, support, and peer connection.
Common questions answered honestly. Select a category below.
⚠ This information is for general guidance only. It does not replace advice from your stoma nurse or GP. If you are concerned about a symptom, always seek clinical advice. In an emergency, call 999.
Use this guide to help you decide what to do when something doesn't feel right — physically or emotionally.
This guide is for general information only. It cannot replace clinical assessment. If you are ever in doubt, seek help — it is always better to contact your stoma nurse or GP and be reassured than to wait and have a situation worsen. If you feel something is seriously wrong, act immediately. Do not use this guide to delay seeking help.
For partners, family members, and anyone supporting someone through stoma surgery and recovery.
Questions to ask, things to arrange, and what to expect. Tick off each item as you go.
This checklist is a guide to help you prepare. Your surgical and stoma care team will provide personalised advice for your specific situation.
Honest perspectives on living well with a stoma — from someone who has been there.
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The things I wish someone had told me before my surgery — and the things I had to figure out the hard way. A personal account from our founder.
First post — launching soonA practical, honest look at eating well with a stoma — what works, what doesn't, and how to find your own rhythm.
Coming soonStoma surgery changes your body, your identity, and your sense of self. The grief that follows is real — and it deserves to be acknowledged.
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