Tag: ostomy
Ostomy 101 – Salts Confidence BE Baseplate Change
So if you have followed me for a while now you will know I use the Salts Confidence BE bags for my ileostomy and love them. However, my latest delivery had a bit of a surprise in store for me – the baseplate of… Continue Reading “Ostomy 101 – Salts Confidence BE Baseplate Change”
Ostomy 101 – How I Keep The Skin Around My Stoma Healthy
One issue that many people struggle with is keeping the skin around their stoma happy and healthy. Constantly being covered and having an adhesive baseplate put on and ripped off regularly can create a number of skin issues for ostomates. I am very lucky… Continue Reading “Ostomy 101 – How I Keep The Skin Around My Stoma Healthy”
Ostomy 101 – Drunk In Charge Of A Stoma
Please note – I am not medically trained and am sharing tips and things I have learnt through personal experience. If you have a concern please consult your stoma nurse or doctor Tuesday was my birthday and tomorrow night I am heading out with… Continue Reading “Ostomy 101 – Drunk In Charge Of A Stoma”
An Interview With… Danny Callaghan AKA DC vs UC
Happy new year! I hope everyone reading had a lovely Christmas and Covid didn’t spoil too many plans! I had a fab time with the boys and other family members – as my Aunty and Uncle had come down with Covid we also saw… Continue Reading “An Interview With… Danny Callaghan AKA DC vs UC”
Ostomy 101 – Can You Wear Jeans? With I Am Denim
One of the most frequently asked questions of me, by someone facing or who has just had stoma surgery, is about what you can wear after surgery. Well the short answer is… whatever you want! I would advise caution in those early months, when… Continue Reading “Ostomy 101 – Can You Wear Jeans? With I Am Denim”
The Spoonie Mummy 