Seeing as if all goes to plan I will be getting my permanent stoma next week, I thought I’d do a fun little post revealing what’s on my current grocery list before my diet changes to adapt to ileostomy life. When a lot of people are diagnosed with IBD, they fear that they will noContinue reading “An Inside Look at My Grocery List: Healthy Eating with Crohn’s Disease.”
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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.”
Stoma for a Day: An Experiment.
If you’ve been reading my previous posts, you will know that I am about to have surgery to remove my entire colon and get a permanent ileostomy. In preparation, I attended a stoma nurse clinic where I was given an unexpected tool to help me prepare for waking up from surgery: a practice stoma kit.Continue reading “Stoma for a Day: An Experiment.”
Before Stoma Surgery: What to Expect.
Seeing as my ileostomy surgery will take place in less than a week now (yikes!), I have been undergoing all the necessary pre-surgery tasks. The weeks leading up to surgery, particularly one as major as stoma surgery, can be daunting, so I have documented the process so people can see exactly what to expect andContinue reading “Before Stoma Surgery: What to Expect.”
IBD and Alcohol: Why I Don’t Drink.
I am now 20-years old and the closest I ever got to consuming alcohol was the tablespoon of Grand Marnier my mum used to put in our Christmas fruit salad. As I was diagnosed with Crohn’s so early on in my life when I was only 12, I never got into the habit of drinkingContinue reading “IBD and Alcohol: Why I Don’t Drink.”
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.”
30 Things I’m Tired of Hearing With Crohn’s.
As any Crohn’s or Colitis patient will tell you, our illnesses can be pretty misunderstood and to be honest, I could probably write a thesis about all the annoying or patronising comments I’ve heard over the years to do with my Crohn’s. But for now, I have compiled a list of the 30 most ignorantContinue reading “30 Things I’m Tired of Hearing With Crohn’s.”
My Diet: What I Eat and Avoid.
Diet and Crohn’s Anyone with IBD knows that diet is everything. Whilst we need to debunk the myth that certain foods cause inflammation, it is undeniable that certain foods trigger symptoms. Because Crohn’s is such an unpredictable and individualised disease, annoyingly there is no “one size fits all” diet and food triggers vary massively fromContinue reading “My Diet: What I Eat and Avoid.”
Me and My Crohn's 