Zara McGuinness

my name is Zara, I am 25 and I have Crohn’s Disease. This page is to help other with IBD and everyone with diet needs, advice and recipes.

[Zara McGuinness @LifeWithChefZ]

Reversal surgery tomorrow!

Let’s do this

[Zara McGuinness @LifeWithChefZ]

In June I will be walking for Crohn’s and Colitis UK! I am aware I will be undergoing a surgery on the 9th May! This challenge is for the month of June.

I will be fundraising for the charity throughout this month and June.

https://t.co/gSEH9FFVNC

[Zara McGuinness @LifeWithChefZ]

Finally got my reversal surgery date!

9th May! Let’s do this!

#stoma #stomareversal

[Zara McGuinness @LifeWithChefZ]

Nona’s Favourite Tiramisu

https://t.co/NqXPnc7X7f

[Zara McGuinness @LifeWithChefZ]

Recipes will be going up daily!

Be sure to be a supporter for these recipes!

https://t.co/uJbNfe56zJ

[Zara McGuinness @LifeWithChefZ]

I’m honestly so sick of hospitals, I was told March for my reversal. Ringing every week and still no date. It’s an absolute joke what you have to fight for.
I just want to get on with my life

[Zara McGuinness @LifeWithChefZ]

Happy Easter all!

We have short rib cooking!

Prepping video is out!

https://t.co/NrZgletfTi

[Zara McGuinness @LifeWithChefZ]

MRI completed, just awaiting surgery date for reversal!

[Zara McGuinness @LifeWithChefZ]

Finally got the MRI date!

End of March, hopefully reversal April at the latest!

[Zara McGuinness @LifeWithChefZ]

Beef short rib,

Cooked for 8 hours 😍

[Zara McGuinness @LifeWithChefZ]

Colonoscopy done today, getting ready for that reversal surgery!

[Zara McGuinness @LifeWithChefZ]

Never feel ashamed about having a stoma!

Get up everyday and live your life to the fullest.

#stoma #stomaawareness #stomabag

[Zara McGuinness @LifeWithChefZ]

@Dunkerinho Thank you for giving it a read ❤️

[Zara McGuinness @LifeWithChefZ]

I recently worked with Crohn’s and Colitis UK regarding my Story.

If you fancy a read here it is.

https://t.co/wVATgwM6D7

#crohns #ibd #crohnsandcolitis #stoma

[Zara McGuinness @LifeWithChefZ]

There’s still a lot of people out there that don’t really know what a stoma is, or even what IBD is.

I would love to help educate those you are willing to learn.
If you have question about it or even about my story please do ask.

#crohnsdisease #stoma #stomacare

[Zara McGuinness @LifeWithChefZ]

Pre op assessment date confirmed ✅
Colonoscopy date confirmed ✅

Just waiting MRI and we are good to go for reversal surgery!

#stoma #ibdawareness #crohnsdisease #surgery

[Zara McGuinness @LifeWithChefZ]

It’s change day!

Every 2 days I change my bag, it gets easier as time passes and quicker too, it quickly becomes routine.

#stoma #stomabag #stomaawareness #ibd #crohnsdisease

[Zara McGuinness @LifeWithChefZ]

Some good news yesterday.

I have been booked in for my stoma reversal in March.

I want to share content through this whole process. It’ll be another change but I’m excited

#stoma #stomabag #crohnsdisease

[#GetYourBellyOut @GetYourBellyOut]

Take things one day at a time.
#Crohns #Colitis #IBD #GetYourBellyOut

[Zara McGuinness @LifeWithChefZ]

Do you use rings with a stoma bag?

Using rings can help protect the skin and reduce the risk of leakages.

I’ve always used rings, I find even when I am experiencing a leak my skin gets itchy.

What do you use?

#stoma #stomabag #stomaawareness