Social Media, Awareness & Campaigning
It’s hard to imagine my life without social media, awareness and campaigning now but, believe it or not, there was a time not so long ago that I didn’t associate with those things. I won’t lie, I was pretty naïve when I was first diagnosed with IBD. At a young 13, I very much took it in my stride not really knowing the impacts it would have on my life. As a result, I didn’t do much research, I didn’t speak to anyone about it and I didn’t know there were other people out there going through a similar thing. Looking back, I wish I’d have known different…
Read more >Winter Ostomate Recipe | Hot & Sour Chicken Noodle Soup
Louise’s step by step guide for cooking that is healthy, tasty and gives you that warm and cosy feeling that is ostomy friendly and in most cases suitable for ileostomy patients.
This week’s recipe is Hot & Sour Chicken Noodle Soup.
Read more >Phantom Rectum Pain: What Is It and Why Does It Happen?
Louise discusses her experience with phantom rectum pain and her suggestions on reducing the discomfort.
Read more >Combating the January Blues
The partying and excesses of the festive season are over and for many, it’s back to work. It is no wonder that the first few months can feel to some like the gloomiest month of the year. Add that to the gloomy weather and cold temperatures. Christmas debts and failed New Year’s resolutions, so it’s no surprise people can find themselves feeling miserable and low at this time of year.
Read more >Winter Fashion with an Ostomy
Changing seasons can be difficult when it comes to dressing with a stoma. Just as you feel like you’re finding your feet with a trend and finding pieces that you’re comfortable in and find flattering – the seasons begin to change and you’re back to the drawing board and stressing in the mornings trying to piece a suitable outfit together.
Read more >Winter Ostomate Recipe | Hot & Sour Prawn Soup
Louise’s step by step guide for cooking that is healthy, tasty and gives you that warm and cosy feeling that is ostomy friendly and in most cases suitable for ileostomy patients.
This week’s recipe is Hot & Sour Prawn Soup.
Read more >Surviving the Christmas Period with a Stoma
So, Christmas is fast approaching and let’s be honest apart from Easter this is the only other time of year that you can get away with eating your actual body weight in food without feeling guilty until the New year kicks in with the ‘new year, new me’ air quotes.
So how do I survive Christmas and not get stressed out over the one day of year that can potentially put families into a fair amount of debt or be the breaking point for families that may not be able to afford the Christmas period at all…
Read more >Winter Ostomate Recipe | Chicken in a Bag
Louise’s step by step guide for cooking that is healthy, tasty and gives you that warm and cosy feeling that is ostomy friendly and in most cases suitable for ileostomy patients.
This week’s recipe is chicken in a bag.
Read more >Medical Exemption Cards for Ostomates
Medical exemption cards are incredibly helpful. For those of us with numerous stoma supplies and medication in the UK, prescription costs can get costly. With each item being £9.00 the bills can rack up and with it being essential, it can prove rather costly and for those on limited income or not working then it can occasionally be a choice of choosing food or prescription costs.
Read more >Moving & Having to Change GP
Moving is stressful and a right old faff at times, you need to change your address details with all the banks, relevant companies and then remember to change utility companies, etc. Not to mention the packing up of the old home and unpacking at the new one.
The main issue with having a stoma and moving is the fact you need to change GP and you need to do it quickly. If you aren’t registered with a GP then you can’t get stoma supplies
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