So I am 27 years old, I have no kids and have never been married. I have had my ileostomy for 3 years now, and it is permanent. I had a temporary one for about a year and I had it reversed, but the reversal failed and I had a permanent one put on. I was originally diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in 2005, and then after three surgeries and the reversal, I was rediagnosed with Crohn's disease in 2006. Since having the ileostomy put back on, I have been relatively healthy, so I am thankful, but at the same time I sometimes think to myself why did this happen. I know I cannot think like this because I can't live my life like that. So I try to have a positive outlook on life because with all that I have been through I really shouldn't be here. So I am thankful for my life now.
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