My Bag Is My Best Friend

My Bag Is My Best Friend
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Dedicated to help those that are considering an ostomy, already had an ostomy or need to support someone that has gone through the process. We'll follow the journey of Lindsey and Hernando in the after effects of surgery, as they plan for new milestones. We'll have casual conversations where we share our experiences, our fears, and how we have overcome them. Lindsey will share her views and fears as a wife, and Hernando his views as an @ostomate_husband. As you obtain relief from the disease that debilitated you for so long, you will quickly and greatly realize, "My Bag is My Best Friend!"

Episodes

  1. 06/04/2022

    HER Fears

    In this episode Lindsey goes through HER fears, describing the struggles and the considerations that went through her mind as she made the decision to go for the Ostomy.   This is the first part of the HER/HIS Fear episodes.  An emotional listen of many of the fears that can go through your mind as you consider this life changing surgery.

    16 min
  2. The Last Biologic and Starting to Explore Surgery

    05/04/2022

    The Last Biologic and Starting to Explore Surgery

    Today's episode will be released on May 4th, for those Star Wars fans, "may the forth be with you" As you know by now the 4th of each month is a special day for us, as it marks another month since August 4th, which was the date of the surgery. We want to take a moment to thank all our supporters, it really means a lot. We ask that you follow, subscribe and rate, and most importantly share with those that might benefit from listening to our journey. Additionally we want to make you aware of UM's Ostomy Support Group and their monthly webminars. This month the topic is "Tips for Traveling with an Ostomy". The first Tuesday of each month UM will host a webminar in English and will also host one in Spanish the third Tuesday of the month. If you are interested please email Umwoundandostomycare@miami.edu, the email will be posted on the information for this episode. Today's episode is a bit longer as we discuss the last biologic, Estilara, the results and time for the next step.

    26 min

  3. 04/18/2022

    Biologics were not working, What's Next?

    After going through 3 sets of biologics, the outlook seemed bleek.  It was time to start looking into the surgery that would cure me of the disease.  In this episode we discuss those discussions, and the visit to the surgeon.

    18 min

  4. 03/18/2022

    My 2nd and 3rd Biologic

    After starting Entyvio, the symptoms were too much to bare.  Lindsey shares her journey with Humira and Remicade, dealing with infusions.  First discussions with doctors for having an ostomy. Special thanks to University of Miami  Health Care System Special thanks to Dr. Abreau and Dr. Silverstein  Special thanks to Dr. Miles Basil for your support during difficult times

    18 min

  5. 03/04/2022

    My First Biologic

    We continue our discussions about Lindsey's Medical history.  In this episode we discuss the first biologic, its effects and what was next.

    16 min

  6. 02/04/2022

    My Medical Journey Part I

    In Episode 3, we discuss Lindsey's medical journey.  All the trials with different medicines.  When the medicine stops working.  Changing doctors and false hopes.  All this and more! #ostomylove #ostomysupport #ostomy #ulcerativecolitis #ostomyawareness #ostomates #mybagismybestfriend #mybagismybf @ostomate_husband @mybagismybestfriend

    17 min

  7. 01/18/2022

    Life with Ulcerative Colitis (UC)

    Hernando and Lindsey recollect life with UC, how she was first diagnosed, how it impacted every day life, family, travel and work.

    25 min

  8. 01/04/2022

    Looking back at 2021

    We start our podcasting journey with this first episode looking back at 2021.  Lindsey reviews her 2021 highlights in her journey with ulcerative colitis and undergoing a total colectomy, resulting in an ileostomy.  We set the stage for the upcoming episodes.

    14 min

  9. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    00 - Trailer

    Lindsey suffered through ulcerative colitis and took the step of getting an ostomy.  In this quick trailer we introduce the hosts Lindsey & Hernando (ostomate_husband) and give a little preview of what we will discuss in this podcast.

    2 min

Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

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About

Dedicated to help those that are considering an ostomy, already had an ostomy or need to support someone that has gone through the process. We'll follow the journey of Lindsey and Hernando in the after effects of surgery, as they plan for new milestones. We'll have casual conversations where we share our experiences, our fears, and how we have overcome them. Lindsey will share her views and fears as a wife, and Hernando his views as an @ostomate_husband. As you obtain relief from the disease that debilitated you for so long, you will quickly and greatly realize, "My Bag is My Best Friend!"

Information

  • Creator
    My Bag Is My Best Friend
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © My Bag Is My Best Friend
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