Stoma Stories: Nicola Ridler

" A colostomy, no way. I told my consultant I would rather be dead."
Nicola shares her story of how reluctant she was to have stoma surgery following a stage four bowel cancer diagnosis.
Nicola feared that having stoma surgery would have a hugely negative impact on her life but slowly came to terms with it with the support of her family and healthcare team. Now Nicola wants to raise awareness of what a stoma is and tackle the stigma around them.
Colostomy UK is a registered UK charity that provides information and supports to ostomates and empowers them to live life to the fullest.
www.colostomyuk.org

[@naguibelnikhaily5272]

I had my colostomy since 5 june 1986 ,i thank my Lord jesus i can live a very normal life ,work in hospital ,swiming ,every activity i can do praise my God

[@stevedwyer-ts5fb]

I watch this video when I am having a bad time with my stoma .I am so lucky to be alive ,God bless you.

[@RN150573]

I'm sad to have lost you Nicola. My deepest sympathies to all in your family.