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“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…
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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…
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“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…
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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…
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Stoma Life – YEAR FOUR
Read MoreWhat I’ve 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…
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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…
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A Guide to Summer with an Ostomy
Read MoreInspired and an follow on from my 2018 post “Surviving the Summer with an Ostomy: A Guide” Disclaimer: This information is based on my own personal experience since my ostomy surgery…
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Sleep with a Stoma
Read MoreOne of my first queries when I was getting ready to have my stoma made was, ‘but how will I sleep with it attached to me?’ And sure for some,…
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Stoma Life – YEAR THREE
Read MoreWhat I’ve Learnt and Achieve in the Last Twelve Months with my Ostomy Year Three with Priscilla has been one of calm in the mist of chaos. I made the gutsy…
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This is Not My First Choice
Read MoreMonday. This morning I ordered my stoma supplies with my delivery company and my prescription with my GP. By next week I’ll be organising and putting away another months worth…
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The Importance of a AUR – Appliance User Review
Read More** Warning: this post contains details about my stoma, it’s appearance and output. If you would not like to read, please stop now ** That ‘aha!’ moment Lately, I’ve been…
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Surviving the Winter with an Ostomy: A Guide
Read MoreWinter time can be a daunting and challenging time when you have an ostomy. Worries can focus around how routines change with the season, what you’ll be able to eat…
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