This has become one of my favourite breakfasts. Its creamy, nutty and delicious on a chilly morning! Plus, it only takes a little over 5 minutes to cook, and it suits my ostomy well. Time: Preparation: 3 minutes Cook: 5 minutes Total= 8 minutes Serves: 1 Ingredients: 1 x medium banana 250 ml x dairy-freeContinue reading “Banana Almond Porridge.”
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Ileostomy Surgery, Part 5: Ups and Downs.
After the previous day’s achievement of walking the 30m green route around the hospital, I was feeling up to taking the 80m red route today. After getting my rear dressing changed as it’d been leaking everywhere overnight (ew…), I took to the corridors. I felt far stronger and less light-headed having been eating and drinkingContinue reading “Ileostomy Surgery, Part 5: Ups and Downs.”
Ileostomy Surgery, Part 4: Getting Moving Again.
On the morning of the 31st of October, my urine catheter was finally removed in the hope that I could try and stand up for the first time later in the day. It definitely stung a little when the tube was removed, but I imagine it would feel much worse to get one put in!Continue reading “Ileostomy Surgery, Part 4: Getting Moving Again.”
Ileostomy Surgery, Part 2: My Struggle with Pain Relief.
October 27th was without a doubt one of the hardest days for me, not just of my hospital stay and my surgical journey, but of my whole life. It was only the third day since my surgery, and it didn’t get off to a good start. That’s because when the lunch service started, my newContinue reading “Ileostomy Surgery, Part 2: My Struggle with Pain Relief.”
Ileostomy Surgery, Part 1: The First Few Days.
Happy New Year everyone! The eagle-eyed amongst you may have noticed that it’s been a while since I last posted, but it really has been a hectic and difficult few months. After being cancelled the first time around, I finally went in for my pan proctocolectomy (that’s a fancy word for ileostomy surgery) on OctoberContinue reading “Ileostomy Surgery, Part 1: The First Few Days.”
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.”
Me and My Crohn's 