What I LOVE About My Ostomy | #stoma | Let's Talk IBD

Happy Valentine's Day!

Hi, I'm Maggie and I have Crohn's disease. I am thrilled to be here sharing my personal experiences with Inflammatory Bowel Disease as well as living with an ostomy. I'm proud to share a little bit from a clinical experience as well, having worked as a GI pediatric nurse and ostomy telehealth nurse. I am so glad you are here. ♥ #ibd #crohnsdisease #ostomy

𝙒𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄 𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙮 𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙤𝙨?
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𝙇𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙢𝙮 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙡?

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[wendyg.]

"Bottom is just for show, which is kind of nice." Lol awesome.

[TheTiggerpoo]

So wonderful to see the positives in your condition. You give so much hope for others suffering with the same diagnosis.

[Jessica-clsb]

💜💜 I have Crhons and I've had my ileostomy for 3 years now... It also gave me my life back....

[ginakn]

I understand. Ulcerative Colitis here, 6th year with my ileostomy. It was like a miracle getting my ileostomy. All my doctors made it sound like it would be the end of my life, I was way too young for an ostomy, etc, but I would do it again in a heartbeat. They only say that because they only have an infinitesimal idea of the amount of pain and suffering we go through during that time. A bag is a million times better, and I couldn't be more thankful for it after all of that. I imagine you know exactly what I mean. God bless ❤️

[Mlo-tnyr]

I'm genuinely so excited for my stoma surgery. I know how tough it's going to be but I can't wait for the amount of time I will get back in the day from not taking a million trips to the toilet.

[IcelynnDezz]

It looks like it's horribly painful. I hope it's not. It's wonderful that you have something that works for you. I have cystic fibrosis, it's so nice when they figure out what you need and make life easier with disabilities.
You're gorgeous BTW!

[gigiwaters]

I was a ln OWON. Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse for years. I'm really proud and impressed by your outlook. Thank you for educating the public and patients. I would have loved to have you as a spokeswoman for people dealing with Crohn's and ostomies. I wish you all the health and happiness in the world!!❤❤❤

[atalmeowlaurent]

I have IBS, the cramps... sometimes I cannot even sit down in the bus or at work, very lovely when I go to the bathroom and suddenly a cramp hit me at a work stall, I really learned how to keep that scream without making a noise 😅🤦🏻‍♀️

[robbietomberlin]

My wife has been through and is going through exactly the same! She's my hero! God bless you!!

[nilli]

This reminds me so much of my husband - he got his life back too ❤ he had a temporary ileostomy and decided to have it done permanently rather than get a j pouch soon after we met, I supported his decision at the time but didn't really understand. I do now - anything to not risk being that unwell ever again. Your videos help me understand more and more, thank you x

[penelopeschmidt]

You are amazing. I love the way you are so honest and take away the fear of these procedures. My son has colitis.

[ShirleyLacruz]

I congratulate you, you are a beautiful and young girl and it is wonderful that you will learn to live your life without prejudice in the face of your illness.

[lucyben]

Girl, you are the best! I’ve watched a bunch of your videos since getting my ileostomy in August of 2023 due to crohns and colon cancer. You’ve helped me accept it, and made me feel less weird and alone. Thank you!

[corinnesparling]

To be honest I don't have Crowns but I I don't know how to spell sorry but I love it when you like say your side of the story and say your story and everything and it's really sweet I also hate it when people say like you don't show that kind of stuff you like don't show it you I I I really like it when I I like it comments I like it when you don't listen to the comments because you do listen to that comments then you won't feel more confident and I love how confident you are

[Muffincatishere]

I have IBS and although it’s not ANYWHERE near as bad as this, you make me feel so much better ❤

[marynellconway]

Awe what a positive message for those who suffer from the same or even similar condition. You have a beautiful soul young lady and make this one subject into something that’s more interesting as well as show folks your life isn’t over . I have had diverticulitis and it was a nightmare but nothing to compare to what all you’ve been through. You are showing so many a positive attitude and make the best out of something that could otherwise be life threatening . I love how you named your ostomy Leroy how funny. Thank you for sharing dear and yes you can go on with your life and get over all the myths myths that only old folks have to have them, etc . 😊

[vaneza]

I love that you see the beauty in your current situation..❤ i love it in you.. it inspires me ❤

[opalcollier]

You have a Beautiful spirit
& are an example of a REAL SURVIVER YOUUUU CAN ALWAYS EXCELL YOUR MINDSET “allows this’ im very Proud of you
& YOU, should be very proud of yourself 🥰👍

[jmc]

Your positive attitude and confidence is admirable. 👏❤️

[kirs]

These conditions can really get you down. I admire your positivity.