Dec 1 – 7, 2018: I’m late to the party (life happens), but I want to welcome new patients, veteran patients, and their loved-ones to #IBDAwarenessWeek.
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Sophie of I Am Denim: Interview
Sophie is an ileostomate and Founder of I Am Denim! Her company is the first clothing brand in the world to create inclusive, revolutionary denim jeans for after abdominal surgery, specifically catering to the needs of ostomates.
World IBD Day 2018: Why IBD Advocacy is Important
May 19th, 2018 – Why is World IBD Day, or IBD advocacy in general, important? It really isn’t… until it is.
Nine Years with Crohn’s Disease
October 24th isn’t a day I tend to celebrate as it marks the day I received my diagnosis for Crohn’s Disease back in 2008.
Discussing Diet and Ostomies on The IBD & Ostomy Support Show
I had an opportunity to be on The IBD & Ostomy Support Show for a live stream on Sept 21, 2017.
I Celebrated My 4th “Stomaversary”! (w/ video)
August 21, 2017 – It’s hard to believe that it’s been four years since I had my ostomy surgery!
World IBD Day 2017 – I’m Not Ok, Because You’re Not Ok.
May 19th, 2017 – It’s World IBD Day again, and I’ve taken a lot of time to reflect on what it means to me.
Why Wouldn’t You Get a J-Pouch? (w/ video)
When people find out that I have an ostomy, a common question they as is “Why not get a J-Pouch?”.
Transitioning to a Plant-Based Diet: Tips From an Expert
Transitioning to a plant-based diet, especially when you have IBD, will require some planning.
Happy Stomaversary! Celebrating Three Years With an Ostomy: Video Q&A
It’s hard to believe, but three years ago today (on August 21, 2013) I had my ostomy surgery done.