Hello to my Ostomate friends!
I know this is weird, but even though I have been reversed now for almost 3 years (2012), I still consider myself an ostomate or a friend to the ostomates! I check on here periodically and see if anyone needs support. I have been doing well; I have started chemo treatments as I have a small tumor on my liver. It is stable, but they want to whack it before it grows (Carcinoid cancer is non-aggressive).
As far as my crazy colon and BMs, they are better, but I still have anywhere between 3-10 BMs a day. I will go about 2 months before I get the rectal spasms, which are very painful, and I will poop about 20 times! It used to be every day, so it is getting more spaced apart. My connection was very low (mid rectum), hence my problems, but I am thankful and have accepted my "new" normal. Hopefully, it will continue to get better; it just takes time. Our guts take a lot of time to heal!
Hope and pray that everyone is healthy and well, God bless!
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Before making the trip from your hospital bed to your home, it's important to review some essential care tips and precautions with your stoma care nurse.
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