Monthly Archives: March 2012

Ileostomy Travel: The Full Pat-Down

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Ben

Traveling with ulcerative colitis was miserable. Traveling with an ileostomy is manageable,  though the security checkpoint is always stressful. Will the x-ray machine think I have a liquid bomb strapped to my stomach? Will the TSA agent make me show … Continue reading →

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Thinking Surgery

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Ben

Today, I’m thinking surgery.  A week ago, I wasn’t.  As I’ve noted before, life has been pretty good of late. I’m feeling well. I eat what I want. I’m off of all meds. And life with the bag is manageable. … Continue reading →

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