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 >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 >What is an ileoscopy?
What is an ileoscopy? My next surgery is looming so prior to this happening I have to have several procedures for them to use during said surgery. Mine is an ileoscope & an MRI. This is to check the current health of my stoma should it need to be refashioned…
Read more >The isolation and guilt that is associated with being chronically ill
The isolation and guilt that is associated with being chronically ill Disclaimer: This information within this blog focuses on mental health and depression while dealing with chronic illnesses which may be a sensitive topic to certain viewers. It is not intended to be taken as medical advice and we always recommend…
Read more >When your next surgery could possibly change how you view yourself
When your next surgery could possibly change how you view yourself I’ve sat and thought long and hard about writing about this next upcoming surgery because it’s a 70/30 as to if my current stoma will need a refashion as I may need an ileal conduit for a second stoma…
Read more >Flare up: stoma edition
Flare up: stoma edition I’ve had my stoma now for 8 years and I’ve always found it difficult to tell If I’m flaring with Crohn’s because my plumbing has changed and I present differently with regards to symptoms. My symptoms 22 years ago and now are completely different. What I…
Read more >Spring cleaning
Spring cleaning I’ll admit my husband calls me a hoarder, I’m of a sentimental mind and keep love tokens, birthday cards etc. The same can be said for my stoma supplies, free samples and stuff that gets sent to me to test out. Like all products your stoma products do…
Read more >Managing my menopause output
Managing my menopause output The journey to get my output under control has always been an arduous journey. My stoma was formed quite high up my digestive tract so I’ve never had what would be classed as “ Normal “, I’ve been on and off loperamide, bulking sachets & codeine…
Read more >Intimacy after stoma surgery
Intimacy after stoma surgery In my two decades of being diagnosed with crohns disease I have faced and had a lot of surgery. Ill be honest, Intimacy was not the first thing on my mind after stoma formation!! I was more focused on recovery. First stoma Things were pretty dire…
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