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The Importance of Hydration With an Ostomy
You may well get fed up with me talking about hydration but for those of us with an ileostomy, hydration and electrolyte balance is of high importance. Did you know […]
Read more >Sepsis Awareness Day
Today is the 13th of September and it is Sepsis Awareness Day. For me, this awareness day is very close to my heart as I have battled sepsis numerous times […]
Read more >Another day, another blockage
Oh, why will I never ever learn… I have been living my stoma for the best part of 5 years now and I still do not quite learn my lesson […]
Read more >Tips for Managing Your Stoma in the Summer Months
It is the summer season and us British are not accustomed to high heat. Air conditioning is not installed in our houses, unless you live in my house, best adult […]
Read more >Festival Fun With an Ostomy
It’s festival season, and there’s no reason why you shouldn’t attend a festival with an ostomy. Louise shares her experience attending a festival with a stoma, along with top tips […]
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 >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 >The New Pelican ModaVi | Louise’s Experience
The New Pelican ModaVi | Louise’s Experience Guess what? Potter has a brand new bag and it is not in the form of a handbag. I have had to keep […]
Read more >Q&A With Louise: Fertility, Pregnancy & Periods
Q&A With Louise: Fertility, Pregnancy & Period Read part 1 here With the new lockdown, I have seen an active increase on my messenger account recently. I have been asked regularly […]
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