Posts by Michelyn Caldwell
Yoga for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Yoga is practiced throughout the world. Having originated in India, it has reached just about every corner of the globe. It offers a ton of benefits. However, not many people know that yoga is beneficial for those suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Exercise is often recommended by healthcare professionals to patients that have IBD.…
Read MoreRachaél’s Story
I had emergency surgery on 10/8/21 due to a ruptured colon. The worst pain I’ve ever felt in my life. This was my 22nd surgery in 12 years. I woke up to find I had a new addition to my body- a colostomy bag. While spending 5 weeks recovering in the hospital, I joined an…
Read MoreThe Best Ostomy Tips and Tricks
Life can become difficult after undergoing colostomy surgery. The fact is that the learning curve for people who have gone through ostomy surgery is pretty steep. Not only do they need to learn to deal with the physical aftermath, but they also need to learn an entire new way of life. Whether you had the…
Read MoreGem’s Story
Hello! I was diagnosed with crohns colitis at the age of 11 and managed with medication until 16. After this I had 10 years(!) med free which was amazing! When I fell pregnant at 26 everything changed and my body went in to melt down. I ended up being admitted to hospital so many times…
Read MoreTalia’s Story
I was misdiagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis back in 2008 before having several surgeries to remove my colon and create my j-pouch. After a few more surgeries I was finally properly diagnosed with a very severe case of Crohn’s Disease and have been having major abdominal surgeries about once a year ever since. I’ve had issues…
Read MoreAnna’s Story
Hi everyone! My name is Anna and I am an ostomate! I have an ileostomy for a year now due to severe endometriosis and am dealing with it everyday. On my instagram I give everyone an inside in my daily life and struggles or tips and tricks to live with an ostomy but also the…
Read MoreThanksgiving Tips for Ostomates
With thanksgiving around the corner, it is important to celebrate one of the most important events of the year. Thanksgiving is where we all get together to eat turkey, stuffed gravy, turnips, sweet potatoes, fruit salad, homemade dinner rolls, and dessert. However, having an ostomy can make things difficult. To survive thanksgiving with an ostomy,…
Read MoreKathy’s Story
My name is Kathy (Kathleen). Oct. 20, 2016 during my first colonoscopy at age 69, I was immediately told I had cancer. I had a tumor just inside the anus. My surgeon told me right away I would need an ostomy. I was horrified as I first received 2 months of chemotherapy followed by 25…
Read MoreErin’s Story
I was diagnosed 7 years ago with ulcerative colitis. My boyfriend at the time (now husband) was there through everything – he loved me, helped me, cleaned me up when I had accidents and just did everything he could for me, even though we were only together for a year at that time. After 3…
Read MoreLily’s Life Story
Celebrating the Life of One of our Long Time Customer, Lily Thank you for keeping our Auntie Lily well supplied and in very timely fashion with her favourite trusted incomparable Na’scent. Sad to say she passed away at the grand old age of 101 on August 28 2021. Family recall that she was one of…
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