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Amazing meal – “Fries wrap with tofu”
I made some home fries last night (skinned potatoes coated with light olive oil, garlic & herb spice, paprika, black pepper and salt, baked at 450F for around 40 minutes)
What I ate… Sept 15, 2013
Things are getting much easier now at 3.5 weeks post-op. My appetite is huge and I often wake up and go to bed hungry, despite the large amount of food
Ostomy bag liners – Colo-Majic
My stoma nurse came to visit today and introduced me to an ostomy bag liner that she suggested I try: The Colo-Majic ostomy pouch liner.
What I ate… Sept 5, 2013
So here’s what I logged into Cronometer for Sept 5th, 2013. I’ll make a few notes…. This doesn’t include the B12, Vitamin D or iron supplements I take. This also
16 days post-op…
So I had my ileostomy surgery on August 21st, 2013. To be honest, it was more difficult than I expected. My stoma began “burping” two days after the operation, which
Vegan Meal replacement – what I’ve settled on (Updated Oct 16, 2013)
UPDATE (Oct 24, 2013): I received a call back from Loblaws, and they confirmed that their PC Protein Powder “does NOT contain any GMOs”. They’ve also confirmed this in an
A start of something new.
So you’ve either landed on this page because you’re vegan, an ostomate or both. Regardless, I’ve created this blog because there was pretty much zero information on how to become/stay
Keeping Hydrated with an Ostomy (w/ video)
Dehydration sucks, and anyone without a colon has likely been told by their nurse or doctor that maintaining adequate hydration is crucial. While it can be a challenge to keep
Tofurky Feast: Review
The Tofurky Feast is a bird-free alternative to turkey, which has been the center of many vegan holiday meals for nearly two decades! I remember enjoying a Tofurky Feast over 10 years
2014 – My Personal Year in Review
As the end of 2014 arrives, I look back at the year in amazement of all the wonderfully positive IBD and Ostomy awareness efforts I’ve been able to both witness
Lauren of NaturallyLauren.com: Interview
Lauren is a wife, mother, domestic goddess, blogger, plant-based foodie living life to the fullest after suffering for years with IBD. I’ve been a fan of her blog since the
Happy Holidays from VeganOstomy
Thank you all for such a wonderful year. I know that holidays can be really hard, especially if you are flaring or exhausted; do your best to find “you time”.
