Goodbye Colin… and Good Riddance! (Surgery Part One)

NOTE: This post may not be for the faint of heart. I will be including “graphic” details that involve issues that arise for those who struggle with an IBD (Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis). This post also contains photos of a somewhat “graphic” nature. So, those with weak constitutions should probably avoid reading this post altogether. 🙂 You have…

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Random Easter Thoughts

I am now on day four of my hospital stay. I was so hoping to be released, but I suppose it will happen with time. I still want to blog details about my whole experience here, but until I can truly gather my thoughts you will be stuck with random posts of near nothingness.   The past two nights…

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I stink.

  I stink. My husband has told me time and again that this is not true. He cannot “smell” me or my ostomy… but there is nothing that he can tell me to convince me otherwise. I stink and I know it.   I am so frustrated. I have a catheter and a bag of poo hanging out of…

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They’ve taken my colon!

I began this post with the intent of “journaling” my surgery adventure. Upon deep reflection of today’s emotions, I have decided to go in a different direction. I hope you’ll allow me a few moments of frustration. PLEASE also allow me to tell you guys that this post MAY contain a few “graphic” details related to IBD. Do not…

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