Munro Bagging Adventures and Challenges

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Hi all

Anyone from Scotland or the UK into hill walking?

I was tentatively bagging Munros from 2022 until my op on New Year's Day 2024. I never got out walking the hills in 2024, but this summer I have started going again, and I am now on 13 climbed.

I did Beinn Chabhair on Saturday, and it really was an unlucky 13.

Plunged waist height into a bog, lost my bearings, which cost me a two-hour round trip, and the midges. Dear God, the midges. They were ferocious.

But onwards and upwards. I plan on doing Ben Lui and Beinn a'Cleibh this weekend. That will take me to 15 Munros. I am due in for an op to remove both my bowel and colon and get a Barbie butt in Sept/Oct (date TBC by anesthetists), so I am trying to get a few more in before that knocks me out for the year, as I am not confident enough to climb in winter.

I will say, being out in remote areas and dealing with the stoma bag is so much easier than when I suffered from UC and would regularly get pains throughout the hike with nowhere to go, literally speaking.

The stoma bag at this point is such a good thing for me to keep doing what I enjoyed beforehand. I hope this will be the case after my next op.

If anyone is interested in Munro bagging and wants to plan a trip together, give me a shout.

George

Hi George… enjoyed your morning post…. admittedly, I had to “look up” a couple of your words…

Glad to hear you are out and about before your upcoming op and that you are comfortable with the “stoma-bag life,” allowing you to easily accommodate nature's call…. confirming there are some benefits for an ostomate.
Best wishes for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery so you may return to your Munro sport! jb

Thank you for your kind response.

Much appreciated, and I'm glad that at the start of the day you have learned a couple of new words, lol.

Hope you have a great day.

Hi Geomac, welcome to the site. You are doing the right thing by going out hiking and building up your stamina, so when you have your surgery, it will help in your recovery. Good luck.

What is that expression? Something like "the US and Britain, two countries separated by a common language."

Throw in some Scottish slang and we're done for.

I had to look up some terms too. 🤣

It looks like great fun.

My Ostomy Journey: LeeAnne | Hollister

LOL, I'd never heard that saying before, but it is 100% spot on.

I hope Google came to your aid 🤣

I would have been lost without Google on this one! You will be in the best shape for your upcoming surgery, which will aid in your recovery. Good for you. Have fun.

Terry

George, I am jealous. At 76 with a post-op ileostomy, I can't hike that high. I speak a little Celtic, but I loved touring Scotland. Pre-op, UC/Crohn's gave me nonstop diarrhea. I carried TP in my pocket. I sat on the nearest log (no P.I. please) and go! Denali, and

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Fit like loone

The only hill I climb regularly is Benachie. I don't think I have the stamina for a munro.

If you ever need to chat about anal perineal reconstruction, give me a shout.

Barbie bahookie isnae fine, but 6 years post-op and out on my granddaughter's bike.

Heather Xx

Doing alright, thanks 😁

It's been a while since I was greeted with "fit like," haha.

I moved down to Glasgow from Aberdeen when I was 10. Stayed in Heathryfold, looking toward Bucksburn and Dyce.

Thanks for offering support. I may take you up on that. I hope the op goes well and I can get on the saddle as quickly as you have.