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Fitness instructor Emma feared a stoma would end her career. Today, she is back teaching high-energy classes and swimming.

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After years of misdiagnosis, Emma was diagnosed with a prolapsed bowel and underwent multiple surgeries. When severe complications returned, she underwent surgery for a loop ileostomy in 2024. She has since rebuilt her strength and returned to coaching swimming and teaching fitness classes.

Where you could take it

Join Emma for a fitness session to see how she adapts her classes and training while living with a stoma.

Where it happens

Manchester

The charity

https://www.bowelresearchuk.org/

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