Hi! 👋 Here I am, gearing up for yet another big surgery next week. I had easily put it out of my mind, but now it’s only a few days away I’m starting to unravel a bit. I’ll be fine though! It’s just always a lot. I’m too busy and too full of energy for …
For those who follow me on Instagram, you might know that I developed a hernia and my stoma prolapsed before Christmas. It's been a circle of doctors, trying to decide what to do with it all. Initially, it was thought I'd have a repair. Then, my colorectal surgeon thought it might be better to relocate …
Sometimes the world gets rough. Sickness takes over and you feel down in the dumps. We've all been sick at some stage and usually it passes with a cold or a bug. But if you do have a long term illness or disease it's a different challenge. I've had Crohn's Disease for 26 years and I've …
I did it, that's over, thank god. If you're not sure what this blog post is about, then you can go back and read some of my updates here. I had a completion proctectomy on 1st December, on my own, in Sydney and it wasn't fun. I have some more information and thoughts on what …
I started a new drug during the week... It went well! But today I just can’t seem to wake up. Maybe it’s just my body adjusting to a new thing, or could be from the sedation I had with a colonoscopy too. Plus the travelling to Sydney. It’s not ideal to be starting an immuno-suppressant …
I don't check in here with my Crohn's as much these days because generally I am pretty well and I manage a lot of my Crohn's myself... but little hiccups do pop up now and then. I find writing out my issues quite good for my brain. It helps me process it all and I …
CBD oil.... Yep, let’s chat about that. Since before Christmas I’ve been talking Cannabidiol Oil. Full disclosure. I am no expert, no medical professional, and I am not a recreational drug taker. Never have been. But I’m all for medicinal products to help me. I’m proactive. Background - I’ve had extremely complex Crohn’s Disease since …
This post is for anyone who has an auto immune disease.... it's forever there. You know what it's like! You look good on the outside and you're pretty capable of most day-to-day activities but every few weeks something kicks you up the bum and reminds you you still have a disease bubbling away under the …
For about 12 months I'd been following the Happy Hormones Facebook group. This is run by Lisa Curry. Head over there and check it out. I have no association with them, nor is this paid. Just sharing the love! I'd read hundreds and hundreds of success stories from women with multiple issues - like sleep, …
I've had Crohn's disease for 23 years. I have a colostomy bag. So, I've had my fair share of rotten times. I know lots about this disease and am pretty confident in talking about my own journey and changes I've made to help me feel better. I'm no expert and I am not preaching to …
Magnesium is a vital mineral and I have read that many of us are deficient. Like 50-80%! I thought maybe I was. I've had some issues with my ankles over the past month - swollen and aching. It could be residual immune problems from Crohn's Disease, but I wanted to uptake on my vitamins and …
I saw this quote on Pinterest and it really struck a chord with me! Find your flow and row, row, row. I love it. YES, that's what I am doing right now. If you are on my email list you would have received a letter from me last week with a bit of an update …
