9 months post partum/c-section! Its not uncommon for your body to change after surgery for a stoma and, sometimes, it can go back to normal, other times, not so much. The financial impact surgery can have on an ostomate, can literally come out of nowhere. So, how can we adapt to our new bodies? For... Continue Reading →
Ostomy Fashion – Best Buys
Many ostomates dress differently due to two things; fear of the bag showing and losing confidence. I asked some ostomates their favourite pieces of clothing to wear when dressing with a stoma, at an affordable price, as let's face it - we aren't made of money! (Picture above, I got my dress from SHEIN for... Continue Reading →
There Is More To Us Than Meets The Eye!
This is an incredible piece for Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week. Within the IBD community I wondered if anyone would like to show a selfie or photo of their stomach to represent the meaning of "there's more to us than meets the eye." You must be thinking "Alannah what on earth are you rambling on... Continue Reading →