-
World Ostomy Day
Read MoreIn all the years I’ve had my ostomy, I think this year has been, by far, the easiest. Why do I say ‘easiest’? What has made me feel this way?…
-
“What does a blockage feel like?”
Read MoreSo blockages. They are one of the big things stoma nurses and surgeons talk about before and immediately post-op to patients. Because you need a) a warning and b) they…
-
Year Five: Stoma Life
Read MoreWhat Iβve Learnt and Achieve in the Last Twelve Months with my Ostomy Year Five with Pricilla started with hernia repair surgery. So technically, Pricilla lasted for four days into her…
-
“What happens in a stoma review?”
Read MoreTake yourself back to your first few weeks with your stoma, did you have regular appointments to see your nurse; to ensure your bag was cut correctly, the products were…
-
“How important is hydration with a stoma?”
Read MoreSummer can be a challenging time for ostomates. The hot weather can cause some issues if you’re not aware of them. Without parts of the bowel to absorb alot of…
-
“What is life like after stoma surgery?”
Read MoreYou’re decided to have stoma surgery, but what now? Lots of thoughts, questions and worries cross your mind, and despite your nurses giving you lots of medical advice, you want…
-
Debunking Stoma Myths
Read MoreLast month I wrote about ‘Assumptions About IBD & Stomas‘ where I discussed how there are many assumptions and myths surrounding IBD and having a stoma. Assumptions are usually founded…
-
“How different are scans when you have a bag?”
Read MoreThe most common way for IBD to diagnosed and monitored is via endoscopy. Unfortunately – or fortunately, depending on your viewpoint – a colonoscopy can only show so much of…
-
Same Ocean, Different Boats
Read MoreSometimes, it can feel as if you are all alone with your problems. It is easy to compare yourself to others when social media is and can be a highlight…
-
Stoma Life – YEAR FOUR
Read MoreWhat Iβve Learnt and Achieve in the Last Twelve Months with my Ostomy Year Four with Priscilla has been quiet, compared to other years. She settled down into a new routine…
-
Has my Bag Improved my IBD?
Read MoreIt is the week before surgery. I knew the closer we got to my date, I would begin pondering things. August has a tendency to bring up some pretty miserable…
Latest Posts
My latest surgical adventure might be βoverβ but Iβm finding & sharing my nuggets of #IBD life that need to be heard / read.
Direct & snappy, I take you along for trips down memory lane, chronic illness style.
Follow here β‘οΈ https://typeshare.co/g/louisehunt
It's #crohnscolitisawarenessweek and I'm sharing β¨fourβ¨ of the most important changes I've experienced having #crohndisease
Today's blog post is all about appearance & body image
Read the full article ππ»
https://youngcrohns.co.uk/blog/crohns/crohns-colitis-awareness-weekchange-in-appearance/
#adventureswithachronicillness
It's #crohnscolitisawarenessweek and I'm sharing β¨fourβ¨ of the most important changes I've experienced having #crohndisease β
Swipe through to learn about how and why appearances can changes
