Robert Gale, Author at My New Bum

Lundy Island Trail Race Review

July 16, 2019 6:33 amJuly 27, 2019By Robert GaleIn Fitness0 Comments136 Views

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

July 11, 2019 11:53 amJuly 11, 2019By Robert GaleIn Weekly Update0 Comments119 Views

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!

Me, Felted

June 26, 2019 6:42 pmJune 26, 2019By Robert GaleIn Musings0 Comments101 Views

Behold, the felt version of me! Yes I have been immortalised in felt complete with my bag for life.

20 Weeks With A Stoma

June 7, 2019 10:12 amJune 7, 2019By Robert GaleIn Weekly Update0 Comments128 Views

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.

Meet Mr Parastomal Hernia

May 25, 2019 3:03 pmMay 25, 2019By Robert GaleIn Musings, Weekly Update2 Comments156 Views

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.

17 Weeks With A Stoma

May 16, 2019 5:21 pmMay 17, 2019By Robert GaleIn Weekly Update0 Comments137 Views

It’s been over 17 weeks since my surgery and it’s been a while since I posted an update. Here’s how I’ve been getting on.

My First Race with a Stoma

April 28, 2019 5:56 pmApril 28, 2019By Robert GaleIn Fitness0 Comments135 Views

Prior to surgery, and prior to the last Crohn’s flare up, I used to enjoy entering races. Crohn’s would quite often get in the way but I managed it well. With the surgery undertaken and a rough idea of how long it would take to recover I set myself a target of completing a race, and supporting a charity in the process.

The Joys of Having a Pilonidal Sinus

April 25, 2019 6:03 pmApril 25, 2019By Robert GaleIn Musings, Weekly Update2 Comments200 Views

After 14 weeks, I’ve been experiencing an ongoing issue with my AP Resection, and in particular a pilonidal sinus. At this moment how long this is going to take to heal or if it ever will heal. Here’s what’s happened so far and what could be happening right now.

First Short Break with a Stoma

April 22, 2019 6:34 pmApril 22, 2019By Robert GaleIn Fitness, Musings0 Comments123 Views

The Easter weekend saw my first multi-day trip away since surgery and being away from home would mean being away from my main ostomy supplies. I would need to calculate how many supplies I would need.

10 Things I’ve Learned From Living With A Stoma

April 17, 2019 8:18 pmApril 17, 2019By Robert GaleIn Musings0 Comments145 Views

It’s been over 3 months since I had a New Bum installed and in that short period I’ve learned quite a few things. Here are 10 things I’ve learned from living with a stoma.