Bill
Apr 19, 2022 6:45 am
Past Member
Apr 19, 2022 7:20 am
Thanks for the article Bill. Good to see the young ones de-stigmatising the stoma.
I wasn't quite so young (42) when I got mine but was reluctant to go through surgery too as one of the girls mentioned, until I was put in contact with a woman the same age as me with an ileostomy (who had it since she was 10-years-old) and she made me realise that it wasn't going to be so bad after all. Certainly puts it all into perspective when you meet a fellow ostomate!
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New ostomate, we’ve all gone through feeling low and depressed over your ostomy.
This is a pretty open group. Right now, in summer, it’s a low response time—lots of family things going on. If you need something, call out. Someone dealing with your situation will post something sooner or later.
It’s just that time of year.
Take care, and good luck.
patrickrichardson1946
Apr 19, 2022 7:43 am
Hi Bill, good positive article made me feel better. Patrick.
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