Advice – Me and My Crohn's

The Crisis in Hospital Cancellations: How to Cope with Being Let Down.

My experiences On Friday I was scheduled to have a life-changing operation for which I had been waiting for months. Since March 2018, I’ve had by far the worst flare up I’ve ever experienced and several months ago I officially ran out of treatments. With my list of complications quickly growing and my physical stateContinue reading “The Crisis in Hospital Cancellations: How to Cope with Being Let Down.”

Bowel Prep: Why I Prefer Picolax to Moviprep and General Advice for Bowel Preparation.

I think its fair to say that everyone’s stomach churns when their doctor says those dreaded two words: bowel prep. You might be asked to do bowel prep before some types of surgery, invasive procedures like colonoscopies or even some scans, the purpose being to “clear out” your digestive system and either provide a clearContinue reading “Bowel Prep: Why I Prefer Picolax to Moviprep and General Advice for Bowel Preparation.”

Meal Planning: Why and How You Should Start Doing It.

Meal planning has become somewhat of a trend recently among bloggers and YouTubers alike, and it’s not that surprising why. But, as someone with Crohn’s disease, I find the benefits of planning my meals extend beyond the typical advantages outlined by those in the public eye. How do I go about meal planning? Firstly, let’sContinue reading “Meal Planning: Why and How You Should Start Doing It.”

How to Survive on an Exclusive Liquid Diet.

Arguably the hardest part about doing a liquid diet for IBD and sticking to it is your mindset. Most people are used to eating between 3 and 5 meals a day at regular times and these meals become important social cues which divide up their day. But when you’re on EEN (exclusive enteral nutrition), thingsContinue reading “How to Survive on an Exclusive Liquid Diet.”

4 Pieces of Advice I’m Glad I Ignored, 4 I Wish I’d Taken and 4 I’m Glad I Took.

Ah, people just love giving advice don’t they- even if they have no idea what they’re talking about. Here are some of the best and worst pieces of advice I’ve been given over the years about my Crohn’s. 4 pieces of advice I’m glad I ignored: 1. “Eat what you want when you’re well” Although IContinue reading “4 Pieces of Advice I’m Glad I Ignored, 4 I Wish I’d Taken and 4 I’m Glad I Took.”