I have double ostomies. I started pole a year ago, and I've just started aerial. For 16 years, I did nothing. I'm due for my 35th operation in October, but I'm not allowing it to stop me anymore. Thank you to those who believe in me every day, even though I don't. I'm so lucky to have a supportive partner who also has an ileostomy. Be bold, believe, and fly 💖
You're an inspiration to us all, Miss fudgeakins, and your core strength must be out of this world. Well done! 🤸♀️|✨
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Yeah a year ago I wouldn't have known what to ask to find out I had a parastomal hernia. The only reason I knew about them is from this site. Thank goodness for this site. Otherwise I would still be clueless. If I hadn't though from stuff on here to ask my surgeon about having a hernia, then I would have never had the CT and I would have never known that she should have known about it a year ago.
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You are really in shape and have great muscle tone in your stomach to be able to do all those poses. Wow, and with that many surgeries too. Good for you! Don't let anything stop you from doing what you want to do.
Keep going on your courageous journey of joy as you practice your new art form. You are lovely and an amazing person. May continued joy come your way. 💐Gaia
I'm late to the party, but the fact that you're keeping your core strong is a blessing. Abdominal surgery damages the muscles, so keeping yours toned is amazing.
