Journal

Living with a stoma stories. This journal is a living record of recovery.

This is a space for honest reflection on training, healing, setbacks, progress, and the realities of rebuilding life after surgery. Some entries are practical. Others are personal. All are written in real time, without polish or performance.

The purpose of this journal is not instruction, comparison, or motivation. It’s transparency. and this space exists to reflect that truth openly and without judgement.

You may find reassurance here. You may find perspective. You may recognise your own experience in the words. Or you may simply find comfort in knowing that you’re not navigating this path alone.

Entries are dated and shared as they arise. There is no schedule. No expectation. Just an honest account of learning to live, move, and rebuild strength with patience and respect.

Latest Journal Entries

May 2026: Strength, Recovery and Wellbeing After Surgery

May was probably my most important month since surgery, not because of any single workout or personal best, but because

Day 151 of 365. Sunday 31st May. Workout 147 of 2026. Day 231 Post Hartmann’s Surgery.

Utrecht Last night’s metrics painted a picture of significant fatigue. Just 4 hours and 38 minutes of sleep, a 22%

Disclaimer

The information shared here is intended to support understanding, reflection, and confidence during recovery. It is based on lived experience and general principles, not individual diagnosis or medical advice.

Every recovery is different. Bodies heal at different rates, and circumstances vary. Use what you find here as guidance rather than instruction, and always listen to your own body and the advice of your medical or healthcare team.

If something doesn’t feel right, pause. Rest is not failure, and moving more slowly is still moving forward.

This site exists to support your judgement not replace it.

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