For those of you who know me well you will know that I adore Christmas. The past few Christmases have been interesting to say the least with my stoma creation (Rudolph had to feature 😊) , my broken leg, bone disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis. This year is not disappointing in the challenging Christmas stakes. My … Continue reading It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
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I have a Cricket Ball on my face….according to my husband!! Thankyou Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Yesterday was my visit to the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon for debridement surgery. Back a few posts and you'll remember that a tooth extract last year turned into a complicated surgery as my tooth had fused to the jaw bone and it was all infected with an abscess. 8 months on and fragments of bone … Continue reading I have a Cricket Ball on my face….according to my husband!! Thankyou Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
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Just one of those days!!
This is not health related at all but it's doing my head in, so maybe a little health related!. My husband and I live in small complex of 4 town homes. Yesterday it was discovered that there was a leaking pipe coming somewhere from the mains in the common property area. Our neighbour noticed … Continue reading Just one of those days!!
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Dickens meets Rosie ~ A special moment
A dear friend of mine has a stoma called Rosie. Rosie has been giving her a hard time of late and she has been in and out of hospital as a result. Life has been tough but she is an amazing lady who keeps bouncing back and brings much joy to others ( more than … Continue reading Dickens meets Rosie ~ A special moment
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Why Name My Stoma Rudolph?
Having a stoma requires a change of life and a change of mindset. Accepting that you now have to manage a normal bodily function a little differently is half the battle. For many people that can be an extremely difficult leap as they may have received their stoma in an emergency situation due to severe … Continue reading Why Name My Stoma Rudolph?
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Stoma Nurse Visit
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
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My Story
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
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