Just looking for support in day-to-day struggles and trying to lead the best life I can.
lonelyunicorn64
Apr 10, 2024 2:32 pm
Caz67
Apr 10, 2024 2:43 pm
Hi lonely unicorn
Welcome to the site, lots of lovely people who are here to help/support in any way they can. Xxx
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Posted by: Immarsh
Hi Hatlady and all,
I've had my ostomy for over 50 years, since I was a kid, and didn't think I really needed to be part of the ostomy site. But once active, I came to realize, that although I may not need help at the time, I was able to reach out and help others in need. Back in the day, before stoma therapists, I use to visit new patients in the hospital or homes ... While professionals are great, it is also good to be able to speak with people with personal experience. I was a free member for awhile, but after writing often, I was given free months. I then started paying, and decided to just take lifetime membership. After all, I was going to have my ostomy for the rest of my life. I'm one of those people who can disappear for a few months at a time, but I'm always glad that the site is here, I can return and reconnect with old friends, and make new ones. This is an excellent site ... Best regards to all ... and Best wishes for a Healthy and Happy New Year.
Mysterious Mose
Apr 10, 2024 3:03 pm
Welcome to the MaO. You will find lots of us ileostomates here to lend whatever assistance and moral support we can. There are people here who have lived with an ileostomate for 50-60 years. We are here for each other. So, don't be shy. :-)
Daniel
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Cheekymonkey111
Apr 10, 2024 6:35 pm
Welcome to the club.
I had mine for 5 years, a couple of ups and downs, but generally positive since having mine.
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infinitycastle52777
Apr 10, 2024 7:23 pm
Welcome. This is a great place to come for support and to ask for advice or just to shoot the breeze.
Justbreathe
Apr 10, 2024 8:51 pm
You're off to a good start by finding this site - wonderful and helpful folks here - each day is a new beginning, and time helps the physical and mental processes to move forward…jb
Jayne
Apr 10, 2024 9:01 pm
Welcome,
I love your choice of profile name - at least part of it ... ;-)) ... You have folks on here managing short gut and high output - time for the Lone to seek friends.
Good luck
BW
Jayne
lonelyunicorn64
Apr 10, 2024 9:54 pm
I'm trying to figure out how to use this site; it's very confusing to me.
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