Let’s connectHello and welcome toyour Connections Toolkit.We know that adjusting to life after a stomaoperation can be tough. Getting used to yourpost op body can be difficult at first. And it’seasy to shut out family and friends as youadapt to your body and lifestyle changes.The support of others can be a huge comfortduring this time, helping you to navigateconcerns about your post-op body, and givingyou the strength and confidence to maintainhealthy relationships.This guide has been designed by arelationship expert and our own clinicalnursing team to help you reconnect with yourbody and strengthen your bonds with lovedones during this challenging time.Everyone’s journey is different, so feel freeto use this book in whatever way worksbest for your individual needs at any givenpoint – there’s no pressure to completeevery activity. Flick through to find thosethat you feel will help you most. But try not toavoid the ones you think are a bit tougher –sometimes these have the potential for thegreatest breakthroughs!4Each activity has been chosen to help you identify how you’refeeling and also support you in communicating those feelingswith others. You might find it helpful to try some of themwith a partner or close friend, giving them the opportunity tocommunicate their own feelings too, and initiate open andhonest conversation.This book is part of a larger toolkit which also includesa video in which one couple talk us through their ownstoma journey, how they’ve overcome certain challengesand the breakthroughs that have led them to improvedcommunication and a more positive relationship.To watch, scan the QR code below or visitwww.fittleworth.com/connectionsScan QR code to hear fromour relationships expertand one couple discussingtheir stoma journeyWe’d like this guide to be as valuable as possible - for you,and for others who have just had stoma surgery. So pleaselet us know what you think. What activities were particularlyuseful? Where did the breakthroughs happen? Or perhaps youhave some suggestions of your own for how we can improvethis toolkit. Get in touch and let us know onsupportme@fittleworth.comThank you and we hope you find this useful in navigating yourstoma journey.Julie Jon esFittleworth Clinical Nurse Specialist5
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