It’s hard to believe that this time last week I was just coming round from surgery. I had my (hopefully) final surgery for Ulcerative Colitis, called a total proctectomy, to make my stoma permanent. I…
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Thoughts On : When your chronic illness flares up after time in remission
Flare ups suck. It’s as simple as that. I haven’t had a proper flare up since before surgery (I’ve had a few little flare ups but nothing major) and bloody hell I’d forgotten what they…
Making the invisible visible | Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week 2017
The 1st-7th December is Crohn’s and Colitis awareness week and this years theme is making the invisible visible. If you’ve read this blog for a while, you’ll know that I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis…
Reflecting on 3 years with a stoma | World Ostomy Day 2017
This Saturday (7th October) is World Ostomy Day and it will be my third one with a stoma. It’s crazy to think I’ve had my ileostomy for nearly three years – sometimes it feels like…
Life with a stoma doesn’t have to be miserable
Something which really annoys me is when people assume that life with a stoma bag is miserable. What’s even worse is when the media portrays them as a negative, bad thing. If you follow me…
5 IBD/ostomy blogs you need to read & why I turn to health blogs for help, advice and support
One of the great things about blogging is that it gives everyone a voice. It gives a platform for people to share there experiences and offer advice and support to people going through similar things….
Going to university with a stoma + Chronic Illness
Going to university is daunting for anyone. It can be a little bit more so when you have a stoma and a chronic illness as there is an added element of the unknown. I’m hoping…
How to shower with a stoma quick and easily
Way way back, just after I had my stoma surgery, I did a little post on showering with a stoma. I shared some tips which I’d picked up as a newbie however two and a…
How to deal with your stoma in hot weather
Last week in the UK it was HOT like proper 30 degree summer holiday weather. Being a complete sun baby, I absolutely loved it but when it’s really hot, it can cause issues with your stoma. From…
