Another A&E Break
Sorry I’ve not been around this past week for posts and emails. I’ve been in hospital after being admitted to A&E again… Fun times! On the plus side, I couldn’t get enough of this guy. Jasper…
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Stoma Support Wear Reviewed : Comfy Undercrackers & Lacey Belts
I posted a little guide to hernias and support wear not too long ago, which you can read here. I wanted to do a quick review on some of the support wear I’ve got for…
View PostA 3 Day Weekend Break… To Hospital (Again)!
Apologies for being away for a few days and not being around to answer messages or read other blogs very much. Got taken in to A&E first thing Friday morning, so I’ve spent the last…
View PostOh, Pants!
Newer ostomates in particular may not be aware of what’s out there in terms of undies and support wear. I was never told about hernias or the need for support wear, only that I could…
View PostWhy Today Is An Important Day
Yep, it’s the start of a new month (white rabbits!) and the last quarter of the year. Where did all that time go? Saturday 1st October 2016 is Colostomy Awareness Day, headed up by the wonderful…
View PostStomas & Hernias : What You Need To Know
When I had my ileostomy, I was told absolutely nothing about long term caution with lifting and pulling; hernias were never mentioned, I was just advised to be ‘careful’ for the first 2-3 months or…
View PostA&E – Not Somewhere I Want To Be
I’ve recently returned home from 7 (long!) days in the hospital, having been admitted to A&E in absolute agony. I can honestly say it is a pleasure to be back to home comforts, even though…
View PostI’m Coming Out!
Since my ‘health issues’ started and everything began going downhill, I’ve tried to keep my mouth shut. There are some things you just don’t talk about, things that are personal and private that make you…
View PostMy First Foray Into Non-Beige Foods Post-Ileostomy
Talking with stoma nurses can put the fear of God in to you. The scare stories of people who have ended up in hospital after daring to eat a carrot, or, heaven forbid, a hotdog,…
View Post3 Weeks Post Ileostomy: Emotional Overload
It’s hard believe it’s just a little over 3 weeks since my ileostomy. The time in hospital was a fairly negative experience for me, but fortunately only fragments are memorable for me, the rest having…
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