Tomorrow is my 1-year stomaversary for my twin stomas. On the one hand, I can't believe it's been a whole year. On the other hand, I feel like I've been pooping and urinating in front of forever.
But either way, happy stomaversary to my twins. 🍾🥂🥳🎂🎊🕯🎉🎁🎈🍰
You have shown true resilience in your first year. Your story and experience help many others.
Happy stomaversary, Susan!! I'm so glad you found our group. You have been an inspiration to many and have become a treasured member in a short time.
Terry
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I feel like part of the best family in the world (even though I am just sitting quietly in the corner lol).
I just wanted to share that feeling and say thanks to all of you for being so wonderful.
And also, please keep some fingers crossed for me this week. I have my blood test on Thursday, checking my CA 125 levels. Ovarian cancer reoccurrence fear unlocked again. I hate it!
Lots of love from Sweden
Happy stomaversary, Susan! So glad you're part of this group 🤗. I know what you mean about time. Occasionally, I try to remember what it was like to poop normally, and I'm able to remember the sensation, and it's been fifteen years for me. The year and a half before that, the poops were painful, so I probably blocked them out of my memory.
Happy Stomaversary, Susan! I learn so much from you, and your ever-positive attitude helps keep me truckin' on. You are an invaluable member of our group.
Happy Stomaversary. You've been an inspiration to so many. Here's to continuing to make every day count 🍷🍷
Can't reiterate any more than what's been said.
Ditto, double bagger! You're nailing it. 🔨😁
Happy stomaversary, Susan 😊🥳💥! Mine is at the end of August. Can't believe the year's gone by so fast. x
Happy stomaversary. Congrats on it being one year. I only have one stoma, but it's been two and a half years since I had this one. I can't believe it's been that long. I had one before this one; it was in the wrong location and had to be moved, and a new one created. Anyway, I'm very happy you are adjusted to your twins after a year.
Celebrate the triumphs, Susan,
"Cheers"
Thingy shaped like a cocktail glass with effervescing bubbles..... can't do emojis on this right now
Well done, you
BW
J
Happy anniversary, my stoma sister in another country! Mine will be 3 years in September. It doesn't feel that long, and no, I haven't gotten anywhere with my situation with no food and pain. It's anything I eat now, so I only have one meal a day and snacks: crisp biscuits, ice cream, yogurt, and lots of fluids. Oh, and I got nutrition drinks from dietitians as well now, so I need to try to drink 6 a day. That's what my body needs, apparently. So I'm just plodding on at the minute. It's very frustrating and annoying, but hey ho, I will keep going. Big love to our twins! xxx