I am considering a colostomy due to fecal incontinence due to Parkinson's. When I mentioned it to my husband this morning, I think it gave him the willies. He doesn't even want to talk about it. I don't have a tremor since I have had DBS surgery for tremor in Parkinson's and would be able to deal with replacing the bag. Years ago, I worked in a nursing home and changed hundreds. I am so tired of the 'accidents.' Is there anyone out there that could encourage me/my husband and tell us the surgery would be worth it? It would give me back my dignity and independence, I believe.
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