This year, I have a chance to fight back against Crohn’s and to show that I still have plenty of fight left in me. Along with my daughter, Jasmine, I’ll be participating in this year’s Gutsy Walk, presented by Crohn’s and Colitis Canada on June 8th, 2014.
Grandma’s Hands ostomy pouch cover – REVIEW
Many ostomates feel more self-conscious about their body than the average person.
My Ostomy travel kit – Feb, 2014
Inspired by another fellow blogger, I’ve decided to finally get a proper EDC (every day carry) bag for my ostomy supplies. This new bag is replacing a MUCH LARGER tactical shoulder bag, which I may still use for hikes or whenever more supplies are needed.
Blood test results Feb 2014 – making progress with an ostomy
I love blood tests, I really do. Maybe it’s because I love to keep track and benchmark “stuff”, like my health, computers and mobile devices.
First major leak – meltdown averted
6am on a Monday morning. I wake up in a haze, ballooned pouch at my side, but something was wrong…
Enhancing Nutrient Absorption – TIPS
“IT’S NOT WHAT YOU EAT, IT’S WHAT YOU ABSORB”
When it comes to nutrition, that’s the golden rule. You hear a lot about how eating a healthy diet will improve your health, but that’s only IF you absorb the nutrients from your food. For most healthy people, this isn’t a big problem, but if you have a digestive disorder or if you’re eating a plant-based diet, there are things you can do to enhance the absorption of nutrients.
ConvaTec Diamonds all-in-one ostomy pouch sachet – REVIEW
Liquid output, “ballooning” and odor – three problems that many ostomates are faced with on a daily basis.
2013 – My personal year in review
As 2013 is coming to a close, I’m reminded of what a year it’s been for me.
Ostomy Vent filter (for Osto EZ-Vent) – REVIEW
Not long ago, I reviewed the Osto EZ-Vent product and had given it a very favorable review.
Osto EZ-Vent – REVIEW
One problem that most, if not all, ostomates face is pouch ballooning.
Ballooning is caused when gas fills your ostomy pouch and has nowhere to go. The result can be a very inflated pouch that can end up causing a leak or even a full-on explosion!