Saw my doctor yesterday. We decided that my colostomy will remain permanent. Bottom surgery has already broken down, but she said we can wait to do the anus removal surgery until after the holidays. I'm still kinda numb, but there are no more options for fistula-related surgery on my bottom. So, I guess it is what it is. She said I'd have a better quality of life even at 43. I know a lot of people live normal lives with them, but when it's you, it's kinda different. That's why I love all my support groups. Guess I can't be called an asshole because I won't have one, lmao. #BarbieButt. I have to laugh about it, that's just how I deal, either joke or cry and wail about it. It's not gonna change the outcome. Thanks for all of y'all that replied, it's nice to have friends and support groups. I don't have any friends, just me and my 2 furbabies Jax and Jt. They love me unconditionally all the time.
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