I have had a colostomy since June last year due to suffering severe endometriosis for several years. Sadly, complications occurred during surgery, resulting in a stoma, which I have recently had reversed—very recently—and I am in recovery at the moment. I wish I had reached out for support sooner when having my ostomy, but I didn't have the courage at the time, and I am not entirely sure if I am able to be on this site now due to being reversed. However, it has been and still is a very challenging time physically and mentally, and I thought as a young woman it would be nice to perhaps speak to people on here. I am not entirely sure what I want from this site yet, but I thought it would be good to meet like-minded people, make friends/relationships, chat, and even maybe meet. Also, even just to get advice would be lovely, so yeah, hello :) 💕🌺

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My husband's ostomy nurse recommended the site two years ago. The help and recommendations they have given us is invaluable.
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Talking about having an ostomy can be uncomfortable for most people. Still, it's something you can't always avoid.
Learn about some strategies that can make it easier to talk about your stoma.
Learn about some strategies that can make it easier to talk about your stoma.