10/31/2026
Leaks can happen, even after 11 years as an ostomate.
April is an extrovert, a social butterfly, and what many would consider a seasoned ostomate. Since day one, she's trusted
Coloplast products after her ostomy nurse introduced her to SenSura® Mio, calling it the "Cadillac of bags."
A few weeks ago, April was enjoying an outdoor date with her boyfriend when the unexpected happened: her pouch started leaking. Even as an experienced ostomate, she found herself in a difficult situation with no extra supplies on hand.
She headed to a nearby pub, cleaned up, and patched things together well enough to make it home. But when she walked back outside, she felt embarrassed and humiliated.
That's when her boyfriend took her hand and said six words she'll never forget:
"It's totally fine. I'm not going anywhere."
For April, those words meant everything. In that moment, she knew she was with someone who accepted every part of her. They were also a reminder that she is more than her ostomy. And while leaks can happen to anyone, having a support system she can count on helps her live life with confidence, every step of the way.