The Spoonie Mummy
Living a happy and meaningful life with chronic illness
Tag: surgery
An Interview With… Jamie Pearson
Through blogging I have met some incredible and brave people. During the course of me appearing on The IBD & Ostomy Support Show, I met Jamie. He lives not far from me which was an obvious starting point for a conversation. He has become…
Ten Top Tips To Prepare For Ostomy Surgery
I got a whole day to get my head around the idea of having an ileostomy, many people don’t get that long as it is often performed during emergency surgery. For some however, the surgery is scheduled and they have some time to prepare. …
Blog Series – Conditions Associated With IBD – Fistulas
So I didn’t manage to get this one up last week. After the unexpected hospital stay, I took some time off to recover. Today is the second post in the blog series I am doing on conditions associated with IBD and we are looking…
Top 10 Best Things About Getting My Stoma
Good morning and happy Friday! If you follow me on Facebook you will have seen my apology about not getting a post up on Wednesday. I have been working hard on my university assignment this week. I am pleased to say it is complete…
What Is Body Confidence?
I was in a relationship for years with a man who I believe may have narcissistic tendancies. A man who emotionally abused me. First, came the love bombing. The constant adoration, the you are so amazing and look, so am I taking you on…
