Comments for The Stolen Colon http://stolencolon.com Living beautifully with an ostomy Fri, 24 May 2013 15:38:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Comment on Out of the Bag: Hot Yoga by Faith http://stolencolon.com/2013/05/22/out-of-the-bag-hot-yoga/#comment-12080 Faith Fri, 24 May 2013 15:38:06 +0000 http://stolencolon.com/?p=1252#comment-12080 Hi Stephanie!

I’m Faith, a casual blogger, and I often read your posts. I think that you’re doing yoga is so great! Kudos to trying hot yoga– I’ve heard it can get really intense!!! 3 months out of my fist end ileostomy surgery I tried doing beginner yoga and it does make your body feel great! I always leave a yoga session feeling taller and more at peace. I did get a little sore around my stoma with some of the twists, but I listened to my body and stopped twisting so much. Now I have a loop ileostomy and am not quite recovered enough to get back into yoga yet.

Since I follow your blog, I nominated you for the versatile blogger award. I know you have been nominated by at least one other person, but I thought I would let you know and give you the link to it :) http://theflowrylife.wordpress.com/2013/05/22/online-community-appreciation-the-versatile-blogger-award/

Good luck running your race!!

Faith

]]> Comment on No, I’m not pregnant by Stephanie Hughes http://stolencolon.com/2012/05/22/no-im-not-pregnant/#comment-11997 Stephanie Hughes Thu, 23 May 2013 18:47:27 +0000 http://stolencolon.com/?p=175#comment-11997 Yes! I wear them all the time. If there was one thing that has been the best find to help with living with an ostomy, this would be it!

]]> Comment on Out of the Bag: Hot Yoga by Stephanie Hughes http://stolencolon.com/2013/05/22/out-of-the-bag-hot-yoga/#comment-11996 Stephanie Hughes Thu, 23 May 2013 18:44:59 +0000 http://stolencolon.com/?p=1252#comment-11996 So great to hear from you, Mary Jo. Brian and Amanda are such good people. And I agree, a few of the poses I realize are going to be a bit more difficult, or perhaps should just been passed over all together, but that’s good to hear that you’ve been finding success with toning up. I’m a year out from my first surgery and really haven’t done many core strengthening exercises since then, so I’m realizing how out of shape they are! But I think this is going to be a good option for helping that. If you don’t have one already, I’d recommend getting some sort of wrap or belt. I even have some cheap maternity belts from Target that have been so essential to me, especially when wearing dresses or on really hot days.

]]> Comment on No, I’m not pregnant by Mary http://stolencolon.com/2012/05/22/no-im-not-pregnant/#comment-11994 Mary Thu, 23 May 2013 18:44:39 +0000 http://stolencolon.com/?p=175#comment-11994 The maternity belt is perfect! I was just thinking about what I could use as an alturnitive to the expensive ostomy bands. I will have to run out and get one now!! ps… I love wearing dresses too :)

]]> Comment on Long runs and pulled muscles by Stephanie Hughes http://stolencolon.com/2013/05/14/long-runs-and-pulled-muscles/#comment-11988 Stephanie Hughes Thu, 23 May 2013 18:01:36 +0000 http://stolencolon.com/?p=1233#comment-11988 Man, I wish I could afford to go to a therapist all the time! But I should definitely at least look into a couple of visits. I hope you are doing well. Glad to see you had such a great running season.

]]> Comment on Long runs and pulled muscles by Stephanie Hughes http://stolencolon.com/2013/05/14/long-runs-and-pulled-muscles/#comment-11986 Stephanie Hughes Thu, 23 May 2013 17:43:18 +0000 http://stolencolon.com/?p=1233#comment-11986 I miss running with you! Once I’m recovered from surgery we’ll have to start doing it again.

]]> Comment on Out of the Bag: Hot Yoga by Mary Jo Muoio http://stolencolon.com/2013/05/22/out-of-the-bag-hot-yoga/#comment-11985 Mary Jo Muoio Thu, 23 May 2013 17:35:30 +0000 http://stolencolon.com/?p=1252#comment-11985 Hi Stephanie! My nephew Brian Muoio suggested your blog. I am 9 months out from having my ileostomy surgery. About a month ago I started yoga again and I must say my abdominal muscles, which were incredibly weak and flabby, have tightened up a bit. I am pleased with that of course but, I do find that some of the twisting poses and bending poses create some discomfort for me with the ostomy. I tend to over do it so I have to remind myself it isn’t just me anymore, I have ‘Rosey’ to consider too (yes, that’s my stoma’s name! LOL). I have not, however, tried Hot Yoga. I did experience a hot day a few weeks ago, though, where my bag was soaking wet against my skin and the edges lifted up on my. Summer is definitely going to be a challenge especially when I exercise!

Thanks for sharing your story!

]]> Comment on Long runs and pulled muscles by Cara @gottago-ibd.com http://stolencolon.com/2013/05/14/long-runs-and-pulled-muscles/#comment-11355 Cara @gottago-ibd.com Mon, 20 May 2013 12:38:28 +0000 http://stolencolon.com/?p=1233#comment-11355 I agree it is hard to train without the help of a consistent running buddy or group but you are doing it so give yourself credit :) I highly recommend finding a good sports massage therapist to help with your pain. A good sports massage therapist will be able to pinpoint the source and work it out – voila, no more problem! I hope this pain gets taken care of so you can enjoy your next race. Good luck – Cara

]]> Comment on Long runs and pulled muscles by Jessica http://stolencolon.com/2013/05/14/long-runs-and-pulled-muscles/#comment-10500 Jessica Wed, 15 May 2013 17:38:55 +0000 http://stolencolon.com/?p=1233#comment-10500 You got this Steph!! I know it is hard to train without a consistent partner, I’ve been there. As long as you are getting the distances in and not pushing too hard, you will do great!! Stay hydrated :)

]]> Comment on My ostomy and me: 1 year by Stephanie Hughes http://stolencolon.com/2013/05/07/my-ostomy-and-me-1-year/#comment-9621 Stephanie Hughes Fri, 10 May 2013 00:40:42 +0000 http://stolencolon.com/?p=1218#comment-9621 Molly, thank you always for being such an encourager!

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