What’s everyone up to on World IBD Day?

I’m drinking hot chocolate and eating stroopwafels whilst getting myself in the mood for writing.

My supplies for changing baggie: a new bag (obviously), scissors to cut the hole to the right size (28mm), clean dry wipes (devided into three to make them last longer), a mini bin bag to put the old bag and used dry wipes in, a small pot for warm water (used for cleaning the stoma and the skin around it), adhesive removal spray and barrier cream (to help with itchiness under the adhesive).

“Stoma Facts!

Did you know…? Gas passes freely from the stoma which means it makes a good amount of noise, sometimes at the most inappropriate of times.“

“Stoma Facts!

Did you know… There are no muscles controlling the stoma. That means it does what it does best, whether you like it or not.“

It’s day 6 of Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week, and I give you the first of my (poorly drawn) infographics about stomas.

“Stoma Facts!
Did you know… Stomas appear to dance. Yes, they move around on their own, therefore, giving the appearance they are dancing.”

Day 3 of Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week!

Here’s a picture of my Star of Hope that arrived yesterday from Crohn’s and Colitis UK yesterday.

Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week 2017

So, here is a link to the video of me changing my bag. There is a (very) small poop warning for this video so please don’t watch if you find this sort of thing uncomfortable.

Also, sorry if it takes a while to load, the file is too big for Tumblr. If it doesn’t load, please feel free to watch it on my Facebook page.

Happy Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week, everyone!

Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week 2017