2020 Stoma Friendly Summer Styles & Hacks
2020 Stoma Friendly Summer Styles & Hacks Hi all! So seeing as we’re slowly (slowly) regaining a part of ‘normality’ I thought I’d focus my post for this month on summer styles with a stoma to give some ideas, hacks and inspiration for outfits this summer whether you’re venturing out…
Read more >Body Confidence With a Stoma
Body Confidence With a Stoma With the majority of us being in lockdown due to Coronavirus since March the current laughs and jokes about weight gain, not being bikini or summer-ready has started to float around due to the numerous lockdown groups that have popped up. Some of us have…
Read more >Dating Somebody With IBD
Dating Somebody With IBD Hey, My Gorgeous Pelican Lovers, I hope all is well? I also hope that the ones of you who have had to return back into the office and feeling safe about it. I know it can be a scary process as we have been used to…
Read more >Top 5 Clothing Hacks for Concealing Your Stoma Bag
Top 5 Clothing Hacks for Concealing Your Stoma Bag Let’s talk about fashion. I admit, ever since having my ileostomy 10 years ago, I always struggled to find ways to hide my bag and feel confident in what I’m wearing. I spent years buying and testing different clothes to try…
Read more >Sex & Intimacy Following Barbie Butt Surgery
Let’s talk about the massive pink elephant in the room… During your surgical discussions and questions asked about what to expect following surgery and recovery, one of the things the majority of us don’t ask is what happens with sexual activity and if this surgery will change that for us. …
Read more >Are Leaks a Regular Risk as an Ostomate?
Are Leaks a Regular Risk as an Ostomate? I see things in groups all the time: I’ve had a leak!! I hate my life, this is the 3rd leak I have had today. My skin is burning, the flaming bags aren’t sticking, I am at my wit’s end. Does this…
Read more >Bile Acid Malabsorption (BAM) | What Is It?
Bile Acid Malabsorption (BAM) | What is it? Just to confirm this is written from personal experience and should not be taken as clinical advice. Should you think this may well be a thing then please see your relevant teams to have this investigated* I have to admit I have…
Read more >The Positives of Stoma Life
The Positives of Stoma Life Being told you need stoma life can be daunting. You may have only ever heard brief snippets regarding stoma life and usually you will always hear the negatives rather than the positives. Don’t get me wrong there may well be some initial teething issues postoperative…
Read more >Inside Out by Amber | All You Need to Know About the Podcast
Inside Out by Amber | All You Need to Know About the Podcast Hello all! I hope you’re doing okay and holding on in there! In this post I’m going to chat a little about my new podcast, it’s called, Inside Out by Amber and it aims to discuss topics…
Read more >Barbie Butt: My Experience and Tips & Tricks
Barbie Butt: My Experience and Tips & Tricks Hello all, I hope you’re keeping okay! Today I’m going to chat a little about my experience of having Barbie Butt surgery as well as some tips and tricks that I’ve learned over the years for those who have or, might be…
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