I know it probably sounds a bit weird; how can having your bowel removed and having two bags constantly stuck to you possibly make you more confident? Well, it takes time but I have definitely…
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Top 10 Places To Eat Lunch In Cumbria
Lunch at the Millyard in Morland I may be biased here but Cumbria has some of the best independent restaurants and cafes, especially if you’re looking for somewhere to eat lunch. With locally sourced products…
SecuriCare Travel Bag Review
If you read my flying with an ostomy post you’ll have seen that I mentioned the SecuriCare travel bag which I took on holiday with me. It’s a nifty little bag which is perfect for…
Camel Rides, Volcano Trips & Wine Tasting
Whilst in Lanzarote, I got to go on a trip to Timanfaya National Park at the south of the island which features a lot of Volcanos. I am absolutely fascinated by volcanos and love learning…
Tips and Tricks for Flying With An Ostomy
If you follow me on Instagram or Snapchat (follow me “KTMYblog”) you’ll have seen that I was in Lanzarote last week and I had the most amazing time! This was my first time flying since…
1 Year Stomaversary
We made it guys! A year ago today I had my ostomy surgery which removed my large bowel and created a stoma and a mucus fiscula. So much has changed over the past year and…
A Weekend in Newcastle
Last weekend I headed up to Newcastle on the Mega Bus to go and see one of my best friends, Bethany, at uni. One of my new years resolutions is to go and see friends…
#7daysofIBD | Anaemia
Most people who have any form of IBD will at some point in their life suffer from anaemia whether it’s due to not absorbing iron well and/or from blood loss due to inflammation of the…
Recovery Diary : 6 months with a stoma
This weekend just gone marked six months with a stoma which to me feels really weird because it doesn’t feel like half a year since I had my surgery. When I noticed it was six…