I have been on one medication for my Crohn’s disease. That’s right, folks. One. My story with Inflammatory Bowel Disease does not have an unusual outline – the inflammation was found, I started on steroids, and then was slowly transitioned… Continue Reading
I am sitting here typing this, sipping on ginger ale to ease the nausea, thinking back on how Crohn’s disease has affected my life. It certainly has had its negative effects (note the current fear of moving because I think… Continue Reading
Walking out of the hospital, excited to finally be freed of the midnight vitals and the doctors rounding at 5am, you very quickly realized you’ll now need medical supplies. Beyond that, you’ll need to deal with insurance, medical supply companies,… Continue Reading
Many of my friends here online know I shout about my disease to the world. Very early on after ostomy surgery, the fear of what people thought of me subsided and I became very proud that I owned this bagged… Continue Reading
The first bag a brand new ostomate gets is usually a clear, one or two piece drainable pouch. The closure might be a clip, some velcro, or even a nozzle for those who have urostomies. It took me a few… Continue Reading
When the words “Inflammatory Bowel Disease”, “Crohn’s”, or “Ulcerative Colitis” are mentioned for the first time in a doctor’s office, confusion can take over. What does this mean for you and your body? What tests are going to be done… Continue Reading
Do you remember the first time you emptied your ostomy? Are you just now facing emptying it for the first time? Does it worry you? I am writing this post to share with you a device that can assist you… Continue Reading
The way one person changes an ostomy can differ greatly from another person’s method, but there are some simple basics that almost everyone follows. These are the steps I follow to get the longest wear-time out of my bags and… Continue Reading
Here’s a cutsie story to prove love exists, even with a bag. I can’t even count how many times people have come to me, asking how someone could ever love them with a bag on their side. Ostomies and relationships… Continue Reading
My story with Crohn’s Disease may be a familiar one to you – whether you’ve suffered hours alone in the bathroom or spent many a night in a hospital room. I share my story to give hope to those currently… Continue Reading