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Ostomy Glossary
Read MoreWhen I was first new to my stoma, I was boggled by the terminology. There were so many new words, so many words that meant the same thing but in…
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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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When Does Having an Ostomy Fade into the Background?
Read MoreInspired and a follow up to my 2017 post “When Does Having an Ostomy Feel ‘Normal’?” and my 2019 post “This is Not My First Choice“ In a very similar…
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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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IBD, an Ostomy & Living with a Partner
Read MoreLately I’ve been reflecting on just how far I’ve come with my ostomy. I’ve been going without my medication – under the guidance of my IBD team – for a…
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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…
Latest Posts
This week's blog post is all about exploring food after stoma surgery
Featuring:
⭐️ fears around food in IBD
⭐ common dietary restrictions
⭐my own helpful tips
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https://youngcrohns.co.uk/blog/ostomy/experiementing-and-exploring-food-with-an-ostomy/
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How important is well fitting stoma bag?
Very.
How do you get the best fit? Have a review of your appliances with a SCN
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