Claire on Weightlifting & Exercise after Stoma Surgery | Beyond the Pouch S3 EP5
Can you get back to exercise after stoma surgery? And can you really lift weights with a stoma? In this episode of Beyond the Pouch, Claire (@clairecorrigan.fitness) joins us for an honest conversation about fitness, weightlifting, body confidence and getting active again after surgery. We talk about Claire’s journey from diagnosis and stoma surgery to returning to the gym, rebuilding confidence and learning to trust her body again. We bust the myth that having a stoma means you can’t lift weights, and Claire shares her tips for starting out, progressing safely and finding confidence in exercise. We also explore what changed when Claire went through a reversal — from recovery and new physical challenges to what felt easier (and harder) compared with life with a stoma. Plus, we chat about the mental side of getting back into the gym, adapting workouts and feeling confident in your body again. Follow us for more: Instagram: @eakinostomy & @respondltd Follow our hosts Ant & Rachel: @ibdlife & @gutsy.mum Follow Claire: @clairecorrigan.fitness
