Factory Tour at Pelican Healthcare
Last month me and my mini ostomate had the honour of having a private factory tour with Pelican and Respond Healthcare. Two kind souls who have always supported my work […]
Read more >De-bagging the myth: “Stomas are just for older people”
Hello my lovely Pelican readers! I hope this month is treating you well & I’m sending gentle & healing hugs your way if you need them. October 1st is “International […]
Read more >Health Update | CrohnsFighting
Stoma surgery doesn’t necessarily cure the owner of their ailments. For some it does… alas for me it has given me a few years of remission but hasn’t completely rid […]
Read more >Fertility & Pelvic Surgery
**Trigger warning: Discussion of fertility, sex and surgery** Hello my lovely Pelican readers, Recently, I ran a poll on my Instagram to address the following topic: “Should post pelvic surgery […]
Read more >Coil Removal & Insertion After Barbie Butt Surgery
After having had Barbie Butt Surgery, you may be thinking about having an IUD (intrauterine device, or coil) inserted as a form of contraceptive, or additionally, you may be thinking […]
Read more >Contraceptives After Stoma Surgery
Stoma surgery may alter the anatomy of the uterus. That means in some people, having an ostomy may affect the effectiveness of contraceptives, depending on your surgery and the type […]
Read more >1 Year Stomaversary: Reflecting Back & New Opportunities
I was clearly always meant to have a stoma even if my body had a 29 year break from my first! I was a baby for the first one, then […]
Read more >5 things not to say to someone with IBD
Having had symptoms of Crohn’s Disease since as young as I can remember & being diagnosed at aged 7, it’s safe to say I’ve experienced a comment or two that […]
Read more >Christmas Dinner With Crohn’s Disease
Christmas Dinner With Crohn’s Disease Merry Christmas my Beautiful Who’s, Are you all as excited as I am for Christmas this year? I am slightly gutted that I will not […]
Read more >Stoma Life: 5 Female Festive Fashion Tips
Stoma Life: 5 Female Festive Fashion Tips Whether a well-rehearsed “ostomate” or if you’re new to the stoma world, fashion can definitely be one of those daunting things. Throw that […]
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