I've been embracing life as an Ostomate since 2015! My journey started 20 years ago back in 2005 when I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis at the age of 19. After nearly a decade of heavy medications and treatments, I chose to have surgery for a better quality of life. It’s been a wild ride, with multiple surgeries, a J-pouch that never really worked for me. But now I am on my fourth stoma, which has truly given me back the freedom I was searching for.
My ostomy bag of choice is a soft convex Mio from Coloplast, and it’s been an absolute game-changer. I’m passionate about sharing my journey and proving that life with an ostomy can be full, vibrant, and empowering. Sure, there are tough days, but they don’t define who I am 💜.