We understand that having a stoma is a major change in your life and it can take time to adapt to your new lifestyle. You may need support with learning how to cope with difficult emotions, how to get used to your altered body or techniques on how to get a better night’s sleep. We have various support tools and resources which are aimed to help improve your psychological, emotional, psychosocial, physical and sleep well-being. Explore these tools and resources below.
Waking up after your operation can feel overwhelming and you will probably have all sorts of questions and concerns. This little booklet has a few suggestions to help you with your journey.
Download the well-being brochure
Download our Medilink® Sleep Tracker to allow you to track how much sleep you are getting each night, how many times you’re disturbed as well as information on your last meal before bed – just in case this impacts your sleep. You can also give yourself an energy score for each day.
Download the sleep tracker
We have created this Medilink® personal journal for you to download by month. You might find it useful to write down your thoughts and feelings each day, note the things that are perhaps concerning you, maybe set some goals, and review these as you move forward.
Download the patient journal
Our monthly Ostomy Podcast, “Me, My Bag and I” provides you with an informal insight into living with a stoma and is available to download or subscribe to now.
Listen to the podcast
We understand living with a stoma and or continence condition can sometimes be overwhelming, so it’s always helpful to know that someone is there to support you and make your life easier. You can rely on a nationwide network of customer care advisors and our Stoma Care Nurse Team (England only) can offer help and advice when you need it.
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