I woke up with an ileostomy in July of 2021 and learned that it was a life or death decision my mother made while I was in a coma. I went through the painful recovery of a major surgical wound in belly both mentally and emotionally as well and months of stoma issues. I spent months in the hospital and rehab learning life again and suffered a stroke during this time. I haven't been able to walk since waking up from a coma. Complications from the stroke and prolonged inability to walk has made life extremely difficult. It's been a challenge to get around this obstacle course with every turn an extreme battle and at times being stumped. I'm the type of person who doesn't take no for an answer and will find a way to make it happen. I'm at that point where I need to reach out for support and help from others who are thriving with this. I'm hoping someone has ideas I haven't learned of. I look forward to learning. Thank you.
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