Hate my stoma looking full reverse hate it with venom surgery plan soon anybody else feel the same
canhambrian6
Aug 20, 2022 9:44 pm
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Posted by: drfields24
Hello everyone!!!
It has been almost a year since joining this site. I just wanted to share. I know a lot of people get concerned about meeting someone on here. I'm not a lifer membership and I had someone initiate to take me out. I've been divorced since 2009. He lives in Chicago. I ignored the first time thinking he was joking. I live in Milwaukee. So a month later he sent me a message through this site saying he wanted to meet me. That was in April this year. I must say it was the best thing that could happen to me. We talk almost every day. We have so much in common. He comes up all the time to spend the day or weekend together. It really does make a difference when someone has an ostomy like you. Such understanding and we always have something to talk about. I want to share because sometimes people think it's hard to meet someone or they say this site doesn't work. I'm a testimony that this site does work. We are talking marriage this time next year. I will keep you posted.
Axl
Aug 21, 2022 10:04 am
I notice it's easy to hate a stoma when you have options. I'm willing to bet you would probably be dead without that stoma that you hate so much. Glass half full, half empty, just depends on your perspective.
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ron in mich
Aug 21, 2022 12:52 pm
Hi Canham have you looked into irrigation it may save you a lot of headaches of not wearing a pouch.
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canhambrian6
Aug 21, 2022 4:50 pm
Mine also saved my life, but two years on, my mental health is being affected. Not really excepted it in hospital for 3 weeks. Originally, my partner was suffering from Alzheimer's. Lost so much valuable time.
AlexT
Aug 21, 2022 5:53 pm
Why has something that has saved your life affected your mental health? I'd think getting a life-saving thing would open up life's doors to enjoy.
canhambrian6
Aug 21, 2022 7:45 pm
I regret spending so much time on my health and watching the person I love fade. The feeling of guilt will be with me forever. I can only last 1 more year. If I had no option, then I may accept my storm.
AlexT
Aug 21, 2022 7:49 pm
A person has to take care of themselves first before trying to take care of anyone else too.
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