How I Got an Ostomy | Failed Intestinal Resection & Peritonitis at 16 | Let's Talk IBD

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In today's video, I share the full story of how I got my ostomy at 16 - I mean all the gritty details! Some are able to have their stoma surgeries schedules, but mine occurred as emergency surgery after a failed intestinal resection and peritonitis. My surgeon saved my life with this ostomy, but it was only intended to be temporary. The first six months after surgery, I wanted nothing more than to have it reversed. This slowly changed as I felt myself finally feeling better!

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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. ♥ #ostomy #ibd #chronicillness