My pre-operative assessment
My pre-operative assessment It doesn’t matter how many previous pre-op assessments I’ve had, I still get so nervous, more so this time around as it’s all a guessing game. I won’t know what I will wake up like, other than I know I’m having a full hysterectomy, removal of Buddy…
Read more >Tips for beating the January blues
Tips for beating the January blues We are over halfway through January, and those winter blues are hitting hard. Is it the LONGEST month in the world? Spring feels like a lifetime away and it is so easy to slip into hibernation; “I don’t want to get out of my…
Read more >Managing stoma life over the festive period
Managing stoma life over the festive period… It’s December already, and with December comes all the Christmas celebrations and festivities, but also pressure and sometimes unwanted feelings of anxiety, especially when living with a stoma, last year was my first with stoma so I’m going to share a few bits…
Read more >My mental health and my stoma
My mental health and my stoma Can I be real with you for a second? Living with a stoma isn’t easy. It’s a journey I never thought I’d be on, and to be honest, I really struggled at first. For a long time, I felt scared, anxious, and frustrated. I’d…
Read more >Support after stoma surgery
Having a stoma is life-changing—there’s no glossing over it. Stoma surgery transforms your life in ways that vary from person to person. For some, it’s a positive change, while others find it more challenging. Some people adjust quickly, while others take much longer. During these times, the support of friends,…
Read more >What to take to hospital when you’re heading in for stoma surgery
Preparing for stoma surgery can feel overwhelming, but packing thoughtfully for your hospital stay can make the experience feel less fraught, knowing you have everything you need around you, below I’ve popped a short list together for must haves in hospital after stoma surgery. 1. Comfortable Clothing Post surgery, you’ll…
Read more >A letter to my younger self
A letter to my 13 year old self Dear 13 year old me, I know you’re lying awake right now, staring at the hospital ceiling, tangled up in questions no one seems to have answers for. Life feels heavy. Your body feels like it’s failing you, and nothing about it…
Read more >Mental health and my ostomy
Mental health and my ostomy Disclaimer: This information within this blog discusses mental health, anxiety and depression which may be a sensitive topic to certain viewers. My stoma journey started in 2009 when I had emergency surgery to repair a bowel perforation, this resulted in 3 weeks on life support and…
Read more >The highs and lows of Crohn’s disease
The highs and lows of Crohn’s disease I’ve been living with Crohn’s now for all of my adult life. I was diagnosed at the age of 18 and I’m now 39. There have been highs but there’s also been plenty of lows living with this illness for over two decades. …
Read more >My new life with a stoma
My new life with a stoma Living with a stoma brings its share of challenges, but it has also given me a freedom I never imagined. Yes, there are hurdles like managing blockages, watching what I eat, and knowing when I’ve pushed myself too far. Tiredness and the need to…
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