I am looking forward to World Ostomy Day tomorrow, Saturday October 4, 2014! I’m going to be doing a “day in the life” type of thing by posting short videos, lots of pictures, and just little things throughout my day to help others understand what life (or my life I guess) is like now (can […]
Tag Archives: IBD. inflammatory bowel disease
Leaving the gym early..
I started going back to the gym last week. I hate when I am not able to go. I feel out of control, not really focused, and just plain old lazy. I also eat more when I am not working out which makes me feel guilty, put on weight, and BLAH. I am very routine […]
Every Little Tip Helps: Thank You Ryan!
The following was written by Ryan S (although this tip came from an ostomy nurse)… Basically my tip is in the photo. Three plastic shopping bags placed one inside the other. Then you shove the one side of that into your pants waist band. Then you use that as a Trash can while changing your […]
Picc Lines and Central Lines
Reblog from 1/5/13 – Picc Lines and Central Lines are obviously not preferably but I know for me and countless others they can make or break a hospital stay. If you or anyone you know is a current patient in the hospital, or is a person who requires frequent hospitalizations you will be doing yourself […]
The Right People Won’t Walk Away
This past year has been one of enormous growth for me because I have finally been able to come out of my shell and embrace this wonderful community. I no longer feel like I am the only one who experiences feelings of guilt and anxiety about my illness. I understand that my emotions will come […]