When my stoma was formed last year, my surgeon told me that there was a possibility of a reversal in the future. There are many factors for me that will influence whether this could go ahead including the medication I am on and have… Continue Reading “To Reverse Or Not To Reverse, That Is The Question”
Posted on March 17, 2017
by thespooniemummy
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Tonight I thought I would share my stoma bag changing routine with you! I change my bag every evening after my shower. Some people choose to leave their bag on longer and change once every 3 to 4 days. It’s personal preference and what… Continue Reading “My Stoma Bag Changing Routine”
Category: Blog Posts, HealthTags: adhesive remover, brava, brava elastic tape, brava powder, bullen, bullen healthcare, Colostomy, complimentary, crohns, dry wipes, flange extenders, IBD, ileostomy, ostomy, salts, skin barrier, sterilised, stoma, stoma bag changing routine, trio, Urostomy, wet wipes
Posted on March 10, 2017
by thespooniemummy
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There has been a big push for these signs to be displayed on all disabled toilets recently but it sadly appears not everywhere has caught up and awareness, even amongst the disabled community is lacking. People with Crohns and Ulcerative Colitis often need to… Continue Reading “Not Every Disability Is Visible”
Category: Blog Posts, HealthTags: arthritis, Awareness, chronic conditions, crohns, disabled facilities, disabled toilets, IBD, invisible illness, not every disability is visible, ostomy, radar key, sick but invisible, stoma, understanding