Seven weeks after have my stoma and more and more I’m forgetting about it. Of course there are plenty of opportunities for it to remind me it’s there such as filling up with gas overnight or decided to let out wind during the quiet part of a film!
Read moreThe First Mile with the Colostomy Bag
I wasn’t going to have a run just yet but after a very comfortable brisk 5K walk this morning and reassurance from a nurse that the little niggle I was experiencing was related to the suture (most probably an internal stitch or two), I decided to hop on the dreadmill. I just had to scratch that itch!
Read moreHow My Running Club Helped Me Battle Crohn’s
It goes without saying that during times when you are struggling with illness your family and co-workers are there to help support you but I’ve also found that the running community that I’m a part of has also proved to be a great benefit during the times when I’ve been struggling with Crohn’s, the lead up to surgery and during recovery.
The club which I joined in October 2016 (Parc Bryn Bach Running Club) has become an integral part of my life and I’ve made many good friends in the time I’ve been a member and in a way I’ve got to know even more members through having Crohn’s.
Read moreSix Weeks with a Stoma
It’s six weeks since surgery and my new bum is becoming less new and more normal – it’ll still be called My New Bum for some time though.
Read moreFitness Update
Five weeks after surgery and I’ve started to increase the exercising that I’m doing. I have started going on planned walks where I’m walking at a more brisk pace and I’ve started swimming.
Read moreFive Weeks With A Stoma
It’s been five weeks since my new bum was installed and we’re still trying to get to know one another. We really need to get on the same hymn sheet when it comes to the best times to have a poop!
Read moreA Step Closer to Running
Today was a big day in terms of getting back on track with running. Today was the first day since surgery that I felt comfortable enough to head out to a race to photograph my club along with other runners. Whilst still feeling some discomfort, I felt strong enough to stand around photographing the runners enjoying, and perhaps not enjoying, the race.
Read moreThird Visit to the Stoma Nurse
Today I had my third official visit to the stoma team and if all had gone well with the stoma, the plan was to set up me with a prescription and set me free!
Read moreA Stoma Haiku
Awoken by poop leaking from my bag and not being able to sleep because the replacement bag as quickly filling up with poop and wind I was inspired to write my first ever haiku.
Read moreSwimming with a Stoma
Since have my new bum installed, I haven’t been at all been concerned about who knows about it, if my bag is on show and I’m happy to blog about my progress and show off my new bum to anyone that us curious enough to want to see it. I think the hard work done by ostomates and support groups in reducing the stigma around wearing the bag has helped me feel more confident about not being afraid to show it off.
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