Even though life with an ostomy has been great, there can still be issues. Having an ostomy is not a cure for IBD. I don't want to worry or alarm anyone with an ostomy, but there is a small chance that a minor complication may arise. Wound Care ... Read some More »
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Adventures in Dating
I've gone back and forth on writing this. How do I begin to tackle this topic? I was single for much of my twenties, so I have some stories. Crohn's did sideline me for a few years because I let it get the better of me. I thought I would share a few ... Read some More »
Things You May Not Know About Ostomates
If this is the first thing you are reading about me, let me save you some time, I have Crohn's Disease and I currently have a colostomy, or ostomy as I sometimes refer to it. Colostomy specifies what kind of ostomy, I don't want to confuse anyone. ... Read some More »
Adventures in Colonoscopy Preps
I honestly can't tell you how many colonoscopies I've had. I was 9 years old the first time, and even though I've had countless colonoscopies over the last 21 years, it doesn't get easier. It's one of those things that you need to suck up and ... Read some More »
Adventures in Fashion
Yes, I have a colostomy, in fact, I'm on my second one. According to the United Ostomy Association of America, currently 750,000 Americans live with an ostomy. I've learned a lot about life with an ostomy and in honor of World Ostomy Day, which is ... Read some More »