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What is Convexity?
Read MoreDisclaimer: This information is based on my own research into this particular aspect of stoma care as well as some personal experience and should not be used as medical advice or a diagnostic tool.…
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Fibre with IBD
Read MoreHands up who has been on the low residue diet in the months after diagnosis or surgery? There would be very few people with their hands down because it has…
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Ostomy Uncovered – How to Resize Your Baseplate
Read MoreDisclaimer: This information is based on my own research into this particular aspect of stoma care as well as some personal experience and should not be used as medical advice or a diagnostic tool.…
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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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Travelling with IBD and a Stoma
Read MoreLet’s get out there! For the majority of people who live with IBD, they have to travel. Either commuting to and from their jobs or taking trips; some will rely…
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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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The Digestive System: Part IV – Digestion Myths & Ostomy Misconceptions
Read MoreDigestion Myths & Ostomy Misconceptions Myth: Diarrhoea is a sign of an infection and you should just let it run its course Diarrhoea affects most people from time to time…
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The Digestive System: Part III – IBD Surgery
Read MoreHow does having surgery affect the Digestive System? Types of IBD Bowel Surgery Depending on the location of your IBD and the amount of inflammation that needs operating on, there…
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The Digestive System: Part II – Having IBD
Read MoreHow does having IBD effect the Digestive System? Firstly, what is IBD? Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is an umbrella term for the long term and sometimes chronic digestive conditions in which the…
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The Digestive System: Part I – Anatomy
Read MoreWhat exactly is the ‘Digestive System’? When we say ‘digestive system‘ we are referring to the system within our body which helps us process food. Included this system is the…
