Amber WallaceJan 23, 20192 minKEEP CHOOSING TO LIVEWords cut deep. Much deeper than the surgical instruments used to slice me open, and give me an ostomy bag. I received an ostomy when I was 25 years old. I t...
Amber WallaceDec 12, 20181 minOSTOMY DIET (Part 2): After 6 weeks post op.PRAISE THE LORD for my ostomy allowing me to be healthy enough to eat cheese dip. Once your body heals from surgery, you can start to reintroduce some foods ...
Amber WallaceOct 23, 20181 minOSTOMY DIET (Part 1): The first 4-6 weeks post op.I followed a very strict diet after having my colon removed. I was maybe more careful than I needed to be. For reference, I have an ileostomy and Crohn’s Dis...
Amber WallaceOct 19, 20182 minDON'T DWELL ON ITI stood there looking in the mirror, after showering, zoning in on that one thing. The thing I carry with me now, every. single. day. All I could focus on wa...
Amber WallaceOct 19, 20182 minOPEN THE BOX In July 2016, I had a complete colectomy which resulted in an ostomy bag. I was 25 years old, single, and I now used the bathroom through a bag attached to m...