A year ago, I sat trembling in a small, drab waiting room, not really being able to concentrate on anything … More
Tag: ileostomy
Six months
Today I am six months post-surgery! And, just like I promised myself, I have tried to make the most of … More
Walk It 2019
This is unforgivably late, but I thought I’d put up some pics of my Crohn’s & Colitis 10km walk on … More
#WorldIBDDay
On World IBD Day last year, I was on a short course of steroids while waiting for Vedolizumab to kick … More
Three Months
This time three months ago, I was lying in a drugged state in a hospital bed, sore and unable to … More
Bag change in a Barn
That title is as literal as it can get. Last weekend, at the start of our Merlin Roadtrip, and in … More
What’s in my Stoma Bag?
Don’t worry, it’s not poop. Just a quick little video going through my stoma supplies, for anyone interested or waiting … More
What’s in the Box???
Don’t worry, it’s not a severed head. It’s my stoma supplies! I thought I’d do a post showing you all … More
Don’t take my bag away!
This was my overly-dramatic reaction to my surgeon’s perfectly reasonable suggestion yesterday during my six week follow-up. Pleased with my … More
Learning Curve
I never really understood the term ‘learning curve’. I understand the learning part. Not sure where the curve comes from. … More
