I'm thinking of ordering this book from Amazon.com and just want to find out if anyone else has ordered it yet or if it is good or not? $6.99 US is not a bad price but still unsure.
Ostomy Journal: Colon Cancer Survivor Ostomy Bag Output Log | 7" X 10" 130 Pages: Incl. 2020, 2021 Calendar, Expense List, Journal Note Pages
https://www.amazon.com/Ostomy-Journal-Survivor-Calendar-Expense/dp/B085RQN479/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=B085RQN479&qid=1584574465&sr=8-1
Hi sweetemma,
No I haven't but I read some of your previous posts, did you get a reversal and are things better I hope now?
Sorry to get of subject...mountain
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Well, I hit the two year mark. I went back and read my posts from when I first found this site. I was very fortunate in that I stumbled upon it only 4 weeks post op. I have said many times that this community really saved me. The first 2 weeks after my surgery I shut down completely. It wasn't until about the 3rd week that my son came in to my room, flicked on the light and told me I was going to have to get back to living because I was scaring him. I had fallen into such a depression. He ticked me off, but it also made me stop and think- what was I going to do? Feel sorry for myself and sulk, or be grateful I was alive.
I've re-read my journals from that time and it was after my son kicked my butt, so to speak, I took an honest inventory and had to dig deeper than I've ever had to. I mean, I had survived a pretty nasty divorce, after a pretty crappy marriage and that was tough. But this was different. I felt like I was now a handicapped person who would be limited in their life and be looked at as a freak. My mental state was precarious, at best.
But then I found this site. I just lurked a bit before posting. I read so many of the other stories and I started to see just how full my life can be, I was not handicapped, and certainly not a freak! The stories of survival, the sense of humor, the support and compassion was inspiring. It was then I made myself get out of the dark, and get my sh*t together.
Not all rainbows and sunshine at first, hardly! But with grace from myself - to myself, and the kindness and willingness of the folks here to be supportive, non judgemental and openly share intimate details about their life circumstances, l not only survived but thrived.
I think of all the years I had suffered with such extreme pain, barely functioning, and the many hospital stays and how that is all behind me now. (All fingers, toes, and legs crossed that I never have to go near a hospital for myself ever again. I think I'd rather have a fork stuck in my eye. I loathe every about them.)
So, to everyone who has been a part of this journey with me, to say thank you is not enough. I'm forever grateful to know you all. My Angels, each one of you.
And as the Grateful Dead famously said,
"what a long strange trip it's been!"
Im so happy I'm tripping with you all.
Sorry sweet.........I never read it. I ran the ISBN but there's no reviews. Looks like it was just published this year. If you're an Amazon Prime member (and who isn't?) you can always send it back if it sucks. I'd say go for it!
regards,
bob
Yes, I did have a reversal, it was successful, had it done in October 2019 and have not had a problem since. Thanks for asking. This book is for a friend of mine who just had surgery.
That's true, but I'm in Canada and a bit steep converting it to CDN funds, perhaps I'll wait. Thanks for replying.
