I hate not writing regular posts for a lot of reasons. The first being, it makes me feel more connected to the IBD/chronic illness community when I share either what has been going on with me recently, or some thoughts I have based on past experiences. The next post I am going to be writing […]
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How My Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Ostomy Impacted Philly
I wanted to break up my experiences in Philadelphia into a few posts so it didn’t get too overwhelming for me, or you. I spoke about the events of the conference as well as how I felt exploring a place I had never been to. Now, I want to talk about how my inflammatory bowel […]
Veggie Platters, Bowling, and How Unhealthy IBD has Made Me Feel
It bothers me when I have to choose between either not eating or eating something pretty unhealthy so I won’t have to go to the hospital. Yesterday, I went bowling for the first time in years. I honestly don’t recommend it for people who have had a lot of surgeries because it actually does take […]
Every Little Tip Helps: Missing The Foods You Love
I have been in the mood for fruit lately so a couple weeks ago, there were fresh grapes in the house that no one was eating. I started chewing them really well then spitting them out. Since there are so many things that I cannot eat because of blockages (from too much personal experience) and […]
Day 6: Traveling with IBD/Ostomy
I have decided to use one of the alternative prompts for day 6 of National Health Blog Post Month and talk about what it is like for me to travel given my health condition. I am 26 years old and haven’t been on a plane since I was 14 and haven’t been out of the […]