If I rewind back to early 2018, I was embarking on a time of running to the toilets, feeling lethargic, feeling like I was forever having a fever, this was Crohn’s Disease reminding me that it was still there and trying to treat the flare up with the usual treatments of steroids and Humira injections would prove to be futile.
Read moreIs 2019 A Write Off?
First Crohn’s stopped me from running, and then a stoma gave me a new lease of life. Now, the ongoing issues with the Ken Butt have scuppered things again.
Read moreWhen to Run, When to Run?
Post-EUA (Exploration Under Anaesthetic) things have been generally good. Initially there was a lot of leakage (both blood and exudate) from the newly opened wound so much so that I had to invest in some sexy incontinence pants. Thankfully that seemed to reduce quite quickly thus reducing the need for the pants.
Read moreTime For Some More Specialist Wound Advice
Post-surgery my specialist had recommended seeing someone in his team for more specialised advice on how to care for my wounds.
Read moreHitting You Whilst You’re Down
It’s been mentioned many times on My New Bum about the ongoing issues with the Ken Butt due to wounds that hadn’t healed. One wound was on the perineum and the other was a pilonidal sinus at the other end. I had been getting both wound dressed daily and over time the perineum wound was improving and it was the sinus that was causing issues but then that changed.
Read moreLundy Island Trail Race Review
Last year saw the inaugural Lundy Island trail race take place and as soon as tickets were available I quickly signed up to ensure my place on the limited space boat to the island.
I had signed up almost a full year prior to the race so had plenty of time to get excited about visiting an island I had heard about but had never visited. Due to it’s location it’s not a place that’s particularly easy to get to without a bit of planning an effort. The race would be a a perfect way of visiting the island and seeing the entirety of it.
Six Months with a Stoma
Six months have flown by. I’ve learned a lot in that time but feel as though there’s so much more to learn. My journey with a stoma has been an interesting one – it’s been rewarding, a huge learning curve and I feel as though I’ve got a long way to go before being an ostomate-master, if I ever will become one!
Read moreMe, Felted
Behold, the felt version of me! Yes I have been immortalised in felt complete with my bag for life.
Read more20 Weeks With A Stoma
20 weeks? I can’t believe that it’s been 20 weeks since the installation of My New Bum. Apart from the ongoing Ken Butt issues and the parastomal hernia, everything has gone really well and I’m still glad that I had the operation.
Read moreMeet Mr Parastomal Hernia
Shortly after my surgery I started to notice a lump above my stoma. At the time I wasn’t sure whether the lump was associated with post-surgery swelling and had hoped that over time would reduce with time. The lump meant that the outline of the colostomy bag was visible, particularly when not empty.
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