I wondered whether we have any ostomate members who are also surgeons or medics on this site?
I sometimes figure that for those medics and surgeons who have wound up with their own ostomies, owing to professional expertise/knowledge, they are not necessarily drawn to such forums or places of interchange such as an Ostomate's Resource.
It would be lovely to know otherwise - there may be wisdom in not publishing the professional element of such a profile as one may become a 'first go-to' and life would be rather overwhelming.
However, the in-depth knowledge and the very real challenge of becoming a patient in such a context must be a unique challenge.
A number of members do work within the medical profession and support environments - and such caring individuals are often known to have their own personal related experiences - both during their working life and subsequently.
I have been thinking that there is a particular 'balance' which may bring a unique open perspective - for if, as a professional clinician, one has devoted one's service to patients and colleagues - there may be a different innate understanding that may be shared through such individuals.
Mentors come in unusual circumstances - when we least expect a special and unique sharing.
Best wishes for a lovely day.
It is a fine sunny weekend in Pembrokeshire - around the west coast of the UK.
Jayne
