I’ve been a pretty lucky person these past few years. I’ve had multiple life-changing surgeries in world-class hospitals, I live in a country where most of my medical costs are covered by the government, and I’ve been able to use the majority of my paid sick leave guilt free! But…
Well that came around quick. After 18 months of fighting a losing battle with my large bowel, it’s finally gone. On Thursday the 7th of February, I had a total proctocolectomy and a J pouch constructed from my small bowel. I’ve also had a temporary ileostomy created which will be…
A report released today by the Australian Organ and Tissue Authority has shown 2018 to be the biggest year for organ donation to date! 1,544 lives were changed throughout the year thanks to organ transplantation. While there has been a notable increase in both organ donors and recipients over the…
I’ve been wanting to write this post for a couple of weeks now, but to be honest I think I’m still coming to terms with the reality of it myself. After Thursday the 7th of February, I won’t be able to poo. Well, that’s not entirely true, but I won’t…
Today is my birthday and it would be neglectful of me not to thank the people in my life who’ve had a hand in getting me through 29 years of life. As anxious as it makes me being this close to thirty, I am endlessly grateful to have the opportunity to…