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 >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 >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 >A catch up with Natalie-Amber
A catch up with Natalie-Amber Hey my gorgeous friends, Hope you have been keeping well? Can you believe how quick summer has flown by and we are heading into the middle of October and the weather is not good. I know some people love this Autumn weather – but it’s…
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…
Read more >Stomas and pregnancy
Stomas and pregnancy Pregnancy is a remarkable journey, but for those of us with a stoma, it can come with its own set of challenges and worries. When I first found out I was pregnant, I was overjoyed but also filled with fear and uncertainty about how my stoma might…
Read more >Breaking The Poo Taboo
Breaking The Poo Taboo Happy belated World IBD day my gorgeous loves! I know World IBD day was last week, but I wanted to still celebrate the day because it is so important, we continue to raise awareness. Last year I did a video on the most embarrassing but funny…
Read more >Parental Help for Supporting Young Ostomates
Parental Help for Supporting Young Ostomates Hello Spring and bring on the Summer! How are you all doing? I write this as the kids are asleep having a lie on a non-school day, drinking an actual hot cup of coffee! I wanted to chat with the parents of ostomates today….
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