My Stoma Story Chapter Two….The Beginning of Blossom

February 19, 2023March 23, 2023 ~ Sam ~ 2 Comments

**Includes Health Update**
I decided I wanted a name that points to life, hope, and renewal. Something that makes me smile when I say it and gives me a sense of light heartedness.

My Stoma Story

October 25, 2016August 30, 2020 ~ Sam ~ 16 Comments

I’ve made mention of my Colostomy (fondly named Rudolph) throughout my blog, but I realised that I’ve never really told the full story of why I have a stoma. Since 2014 my life has been overtaken by the story of my broken femur and subsequent genetic bone disease diagnosis. In many regards my stoma has … Continue reading My Stoma Story

Listen To Your Own Story

August 5, 2021June 5, 2022 ~ Sam ~ 4 Comments

In 2020, I launched a new venture….my Podcast Medical Musings With Sam. Firstly I want to thank you all so much for your support. This has been one of the most rewarding, emotionally challenging adventures, I’ve ever tackled. Why? I think because it’s caused me to really go down memory lane in a way I wasn’t … Continue reading Listen To Your Own Story

A Sticky Story!!

June 23, 2021June 24, 2021 ~ Sam ~ 4 Comments

Many of us who have had multiple abdominal surgeries can find we later have issues with adhesions. I was reminded of this the other day when I was talking to someone about my story. I was further reminded yesterday of my abdominal adhesions, when I spent 8 hours in crippling pain, due to a bowel/stoma … Continue reading A Sticky Story!!

Happy 7th Birthday To My Stoma….Otherwise Known As Rudolph

November 7, 2020November 8, 2020 ~ Sam ~ 3 Comments

I can’t believe the 11th November 2020, marks 7 years since my life changing colostomy surgery. My stoma, affectionately called Rudolph, is now 7 years old! For those of you without a stoma it may seem a strange thing to celebrate. While it was life changing, it was also life saving and I will be … Continue reading Happy 7th Birthday To My Stoma….Otherwise Known As Rudolph

Stoma Nurse Visit

January 30, 2015March 11, 2018 ~ Sam ~ Leave a comment

Today I visited my stoma nurse. I had my colostomy surgery 14 months ago and have really been blessed with a smooth ride in terms of adjusting to having a stoma. Today’s visit was the first time I’ve seen a stoma nurse since my surgery and it was really just a nice chat about how I … Continue reading Stoma Nurse Visit

My Story

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In 2010 I was in my mid 40’s, at the height of my career as an Executive Manager in a major bank. In April of 2010, I was getting ready to take 6 weeks long service leave to spend some quality time with my beautiful husband. We were going on a road trip, through South … Continue reading My Story

Thank goodness…It wasn’t me!

June 19, 2017August 29, 2018 ~ Sam ~ 13 Comments

I don’t often write about the ins and outs of living with a stoma but today I’m making an exception. The life of an Ostomate is in general a mystery to most people. Let’s face it, you don’t usually think about having a stoma or researching what it might be like to have one, unless … Continue reading Thank goodness…It wasn’t me!