Visiting Reno with an Ostomy! (w/ video)
I had the pleasure of visiting Reno, Nevada (USA) to give a presentation about ostomies and to explore the surrounding areas. Here is a little diary of my trip.
Where Did I Go? (Sept 2018 Update)
So many of you have emailed me or sending me private messages asking where I’ve gone lately. Thank you for the concern! I’m hoping this post will answer some questions.
My Trip to the WOCN Conference 2018!
I went to the WOCN Conference as an ostomy patient!
Life With an Ostomy: Becoming Your Own Advocate (video)
Advocating for someone else is easy, but advocating for yourself isn’t. In this video, I explore strategies for becoming your own advocate.
Ostomy Travel: Hello, Regina!
I visited Saskatchewan for the time first! The reason for my trip was because I had been invited to speak during the “Power of You” ostomy education event sponsored by the Regina Ostomy Chapter.
Healthevoices 2018: Saying Hi to Old Friends for the First Time!
I had the opportunity to experience my second HealtheVoices conference and I’m excited to share those moments with you.
Ostomy Chat with Amber Wallace (Part 3): Answering Questions About Ostomy Life
In this vide, we laugh and talk about some of the “silly” questions we asked about our surgery, as well as some of the questions we’ve received about living with an ostomy.
Ostomy Chat with Amber Wallace (Part 2): Adapting to Change After Surgery
Discussing strategies on how to adapt to life after ostomy surgery with two experienced ostomates. This is part 2 of 3 in the series.
#IBDAdvocacytag!
I was tagged by my friend Megan, The Front Butt YouTuber to be part of her IBD Advocacy Tag campaign – so I did!
Ostomy Chat with Amber Wallace (Part 1): The New Patient Experience
Talking about the new ostomy patient experience and tips on how to better adapt and cope with the new changes.