Here it is, all my wisdom wrapped up in one simple statement....
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This ostomy thing you've got has either saved your life or made it better in some form. You're not buried in dirt and hopefully you're feeling better, enjoy each and every day. It's not that bad in the big scheme of things. So, put your cape on and have a good Monday.
AlexT
Oct 03, 2022 4:01 pm
Hairdresser
Oct 03, 2022 4:29 pm
I could not agree with you more! Yeah, it is different but for me personally, it has given me my life back! I am so grateful and I feel blessed that this was an option.
Whether you like your ostomy or not, life goes on, make the best of it! Have a great day! God bless.
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w30bob
Oct 03, 2022 4:59 pm
Oh... that's you in that pic, isn't it Alex? You were sooooo cute... what happened???
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AlexT
Oct 03, 2022 5:17 pm
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One word comes to mind... Studmuffin. Or is that two? ;&zwj
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eefyjig
Oct 04, 2022 4:08 pm
I can only add to watch YouTube videos of people acting like superheroes and rocking their ostomies. Very inspiring and reassuring.
Little Stinker
Oct 04, 2022 9:40 pm
Life is definitely better now! Just call me Wonder Woman! Cause every day without pain is a wonder
Little Stinker
Oct 04, 2022 9:45 pm
Life is definitely better now! Just call me Wonder Woman! Cause every day without pain is a wonder
Daria Luna
Nov 28, 2022 8:14 pm
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I just received an ileostomy in late October and haven't had any problems yet. I'm very grateful to have a solution to a colon that had thrown in the towel and look forward to waking up each morning. I'm still a neophyte and being a tiny person, my ostomy is difficult to disguise but guess I'll figure it out. Grateful to have a place to come to for advice.