About to get ileostomy due to large polyps blocking colostomy! Rectal cancer history! Reconnection failed 8 years ago! Hope I can last until surgery in 3 weeks! Been off this site for a while!
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Feb 08, 2022 7:10 pm
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mild_mannered_super_hero
Feb 08, 2022 7:27 pm
Welcome back, Abe. Best of luck for a successful op and a speedy recovery.
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TerryLT
Feb 08, 2022 9:13 pm
All the best of luck with your surgery, and welcome back! Let us know how things go.
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lovely
Feb 08, 2022 11:35 pm
Glad to see you back. Best wishes for the surgery and a speedy recovery. Let us know how it goes when you can.
Bill
Feb 09, 2022 6:25 am
Hello honestabe.
I too would like to add my best wishes for your future operation.
Bill
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ron in mich
Feb 09, 2022 2:43 pm
Hello Abe, good luck with the surgery, we'll be here after if you have any questions or rant about the hospital stay.