When did everyone get their ostomy? I've had mine since November 2019
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May 06, 2022 9:44 pm
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RaenotRay
May 07, 2022 1:56 am
August 2021 - April 2022; I'm one of the fortunate ones who could have a reversal, but I still identify as an ostomate.
Casper9
May 07, 2022 2:18 am
I had my ileostomy surgery in November 1995. I was 23. Just had my "Barbie butt" surgery 3 weeks ago.
Casper9
May 07, 2022 2:27 am
Reply to RaenotRay
I forgot how not fun surgery is, LOL but I'm doing OK thanks!!!
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RaenotRay
May 07, 2022 2:30 am
Reply to Casper9
I'm in recovery mode right now too. I can't agree with you more.
Past Member
May 07, 2022 2:45 pm
1976, let's not say how many years ago that was. I feel old enough as it is. LOL. Still, same stoma now and going strong. I was 7 years old when I had mine.
TerryLT
May 07, 2022 7:38 pm
Hey Cat, right there with you. I had mine in November 2019 also. That was for a colostomy, which was then changed about eight months later to an ileostomy.
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StPetie
May 07, 2022 11:53 pm
Got my first one in 2019, the permanent one a year later. By the way, I did some skydiving in CA in the 80's and 90's, but didn't recognize the area you were in. Was that San Diego by any chance?
rustykunk1949
May 08, 2022 2:32 am
Reply to RaenotRay
How did your reconnection surgery go? Were you in the hospital for a long time?
RaenotRay
May 08, 2022 2:45 am
Reply to rustykunk1949
My reconnection went perfectly. I was in the hospital for two days. Healing has been progressing well. I have been tired, and a bit sore. Nothing like my original surgeries.
Meadow Snow
May 08, 2022 10:30 am
Hi Cat! I'm also a Catherine, so I'm in good company! My first ileo because of my UC (which had just been diagnosed as well) was with my subtotal colectomy in November 2013. It got reversed into a J pouch April 2015. And in March 2022, I got my J pouch reversed back into an ileo, this time with Barbie Butt, and currently recovering and feeling good so far. This is just the TLDR, but if you want the full story, I've written a blog post called "I miss pooing. Is that weird?"
Edit: Just sent you a follow request on Instagram, my handle is @cathybvincent