Hi everyone, this is my first time posting. I've had my ileostomy for 5.5 years now; it was supposed to be temporary, but COVID kicked in 6 months ago. I finally went in for a reversal, but then boom, I went into total respiratory failure, so my consultant is not for doing the reversal now. I have to say I've never gotten used to it and was so happy when I thought finally. So you can imagine my disappointment. I'm on quite a few meds for osteoporosis, depression, and chronic pain. I don't eat a lot, and still, I can't get rid of weight. I can't walk far due to fractures in my back, which gets me down big time. I just need help.

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