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.”
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Trauma, Recovery and The End of The Treatment Road.
After fistula surgery That week I spent in hospital after my second fistula surgery was awful. Really awful. I had never stayed solely on a surgical ward before and it honestly felt like a bit of a looney bin. I mean, I can’t blame the other women, being cooped up in a room with no windowsContinue reading “Trauma, Recovery and The End of The Treatment Road.”
Me and My Crohn's 