My friend from here sent me a shield, and I used it for the driving part of my trip. (thanks, Three!) I was on the Rhapsody of the Seas for an entire week and just had one small leak! What a great time. I saw humpback whales, Edicott Glacier, Juneau, Skagway... went up on the tram 1,800 feet up on a cable. I highly recommend the Skagway museum. My son and I are already talking about another AK cruise for next Aug. I hope no one puts off a trip like this just because of having an ileostomy or whatever pouch issues they may have; it was a blast! Gentle hugs from Lex.
lexus1
Aug 17, 2010 7:29 am
lottagelady
Aug 17, 2010 8:14 am
Hi Lex, so pleased you had a great time! Got any pics you can show us? Rach xx
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This site is a godsend. As a newbie (colostomy on Nov 8, '21), I look at it every day for a number of reasons. Reading what people are going through makes me grateful that my elective surgery because of a severe case of IBS-C is nothing compared to what they have been through and are still living with.
I don't have to go to the hospital for anything related to my ostomy. I feel sorry for those who do and am in awe of those who can use humor to describe their ordeal. I identify with those who express their fears. I especially identify with those who are depressed because I am clinically depressed and have general anxiety disorder. How ironic that having a colostomy eliminated some of the depression and anxiety that the IBS created. I've been widowed twice and I'm on match.com.
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