by Jen McGregor

How I Cope Spending Time As An Inpatient In Hospital

by Jen McGregor

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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Categories: Surgery, Tips and Advice, Mental Health

by Jen McGregor

Why I Regret Having My Stoma Refashioned

by Jen McGregor

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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Categories: Surgery

by Jen McGregor

Friendships Through Chronic Illness

by Jen McGregor

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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Categories: Relationships

by Jen McGregor

How Your College or University Can Help When You Are Chronically Ill

by Jen McGregor

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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Categories: Chronic Illness and Disability

by Jen McGregor

How To Lose Weight With An Ostomy

by Jen McGregor

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

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Categories: Diet and Nutrition, Tips and Advice