Hi guys. I've been with my Rudi (colostomy) for 3 years now. Some days it feels like I am still adjusting. I never was an aggressive person seeking friends or a relationship. I do feel I am missing out or not really trying to seek out someone or a group of friends that really understand what someone with a colostomy or ileostomy is going through. I have had 3 years to adjust, but some days I feel alone in my journey. But all is good. I just hope to find good people to talk to on here. My email is .
Keith062
Mar 27, 2021 3:04 am
w30bob
Mar 27, 2021 7:39 am
Hi Keith,
You found them! There are a lot of good folks on here sharing a common issue... so you're in the right place! Nothing you describe sounds abnormal; we all have days like that. Your email got stripped off... the Overlords don't allow you to post contact information... it's a no-no. You need to send it to individuals via PM. Screw up like that again and you'll be buying everyone a round of ostomy powder! Welcome aboard the Good Ship Lollipop!
Regards,
Bob
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If I was a relative newbie with an ostomy, I have no doubt that this site would be very helpful to me. The members are quick to respond to questions and issues and they are filled with experience. When I joined, I already had a lifetime with an ostomy, so I just regard it as a place to meet and communicate with other folks similarly situated. Either way, it is a good site.
ron in mich
Mar 27, 2021 2:09 pm
Hi Keith, you're in good company here. Like Bob said, you'll find people on here at different times of the day and days with no one around. In the summertime, when people are out and about, there's even less traffic on here.
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Puppyluv56
Mar 27, 2021 6:19 pm
Welcome, Keith.
Yep, this is the place. No subject is too personal or taboo.
Where else can you talk about poop and everyone thinks it is normal! Lol
We have all been where you are at times, and it helps to have this site to throw it out there.
Puppyluv
lovely
Mar 27, 2021 7:13 pm
Welcome Keith, like the others have said, this is a good place to discuss whatever you may have on your mind. Also, to give or get information about any problems you may be having. Best wishes and stay safe.
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Mar 29, 2021 2:50 am
Hi Keith,
Ditto what everyone else already said. And I mean, we've all been stuck at home for roughly the last year, so really you've had two years to adjust 🤪.
Lots of us have definitely felt the same way, which is probably to some degree or another how we ended up here in the first place.
Welcome aboard!
lindar4664
Apr 14, 2021 12:19 am
Hi, I feel the same. It's been 20 years and I've had a reversal. But the good news is I'm still here and am glad for every day and memory I've made these last 20 years.
Homie With A Stomie NS
Aug 22, 2022 3:12 pm
Howdy Keith... A very warm welcome to this amazing group. We all know and understand what you are going through on the good days and bad because each of us has been there...
It's a roller-coaster ride; hang on and enjoy it... we are still the same as before except with a bag, that's it...
This life is what we make of it... We are all here for you.
Stay strong, smile on.
Tracy