Posts by Michelyn Caldwell
Gem’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…
Read MoreOstomy Proud
We are now offering 20% OFF on all of our products to Ostomates. This is a limited time offer. Take advantage of it now. Special expired on August 23rd, 2020. Use Coupon Code: ostomyproud
Read MoreTalia’s Story
I was diagnosed with UC when I was 12. After a lot of trial and error and a long hospital stay, I had my colon removed in 2008 before most kids my age or myself really understood what was happening. Turned out I had Crohn’s disease and I needed more medications and more surgeries. Fast…
Read MoreLinda’s Story
Hi, my name is Linda. It’s tough to try and briefly say how NaScent has affected and contributed to my 50 years living with my ostomy. Back in the 90’s NaScent was just a seed planted in hopes of helping ostomates live and deal with the daily struggles that come with their new lifestyle. After…
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