Blog posts by Jen McGregor
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How I Cope Spending Time As An Inpatient In Hospital
Jen has spent a lot of time in hospital because of complications with her stoma, here she shares her top tips for minimising stress whilst staying in hospital.
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Why I Regret Having My Stoma Refashioned
Jen’s refashioning went very wrong. Jen shares what happened after trying to improve her quality of life and why she has hope despite regretting the surgery.
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Friendships Through Chronic Illness
Jen’s friendships have seen her through some tough times. In this blog she shares her best advice for maintaining friendships through periods of ill health and how to build bonds that last a lifetime.
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How Your College or University Can Help When You Are Chronically Ill
Jen is about to start her seventh year in higher education and has taken the opportunity to provide readers with some guidance and a few tips about getting the most from your studies when living with a chronic health condition or illness.
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How I Dealt With A Stoma Blockage at Home
Jen shares her tips for dealing with a stoma blockage and avoiding a trip to the hospital.
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How To Lose Weight With An Ostomy
Since her stoma surgery Jen has been struggling with weight gain. This is her journey into weight loss and top advice for adopting a healthier lifestyle when you have a stoma to consider too



