Blog posts by Jen McGregor
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What’s Life Like For A Mum of A Child With A Chronic Illness
Ileostomate, Jennifer, interviews her mum about what it’s like having a daughter with Crohn’s disease and an ileostomy. Read a mum’s perspective on diagnosis, surgery and more…
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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

Tips For Managing At University Whilst Chronically Ill
In this blog, Jen shares her tried and tested tips for making the most of university whilst chronically ill.
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My Sepsis Story - How I Almost Lost My Life
In this blog, Jen shares her experience of contracting sepsis following a colectomy. She talks about the missed symptoms and misdiagnosis that almost caused her to lose her life.
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8 Tips For Travelling Internationally With Ostomy Supplies & Medication
Having made 2 trips to Florida in the last year and a half, Jen shares her tips for travelling internationally with stoma supplies and medication
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What It’s Really Like Dating Someone With A Stoma
Jenn started dating her boyfriend just before her stoma surgery. In this interview, he reveals what it’s really like to date someone during their ostomy journey…
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