Ostomy Day

This is my first World Ostomy Day. Thanks to you all for sharing your experience with me. It has helped me so much. Six months out of an emergency surgery that was unexpected and left me with my stoma has been rough, but I have learned so much from you all. ❤️

Every day is Ostomy Day.

Six months out, wow. You are a fresh new ostomate. Welcome. I'm glad you are learning a lot here. There is so much to know about having an ostomy. I love it here because you can ask questions and get answers. Plus, you can learn just by reading other people's questions and responses.

Yay, this is my first ostomy day too! Cheers to everyone who has been so kind and supportive on this site; you are so valuable! 💛

We've been so grateful for all the generous sharing of information on this site! Happy World Ostomy Day!

https://www.ostomy.org/world-ostomy-day/

My Ostomy Journey: Bruce | Hollister

Hi Tee, this is my first World Ostomy Day too. I'm 5 months post-op. I'm ashamed to admit that until I woke up in ICU with my surprise ileostomy, I had never heard the word ostomy. Like you, I am so grateful to have found this group. Everyone is so kind and helpful. I've learned so much from these wonderful folks.

It's been an interesting trip. A lot of ups and downs for sure, and I have learned a lot from so many other ostamates. I'm here if you need an ear 👂

Agreed, I felt so lost and alone. Now I don't. 😉❤️

Well, this was my second. I didn't even know it existed until I just saw this post. 🤦‍♂️

But as Alex said above, I guess every day is ostomy day for us. 🤷‍♂️

Me too, thank goodness for this website 💛

We the people make the site. Those sitting on the sidelines need to join in. As it seems, that's happening rather quickly.

More people = more help = better life.

I am so grateful that this site exists. It has helped me deal with my new normal immensely. I would have been lost without all of you. Cheers to us ostomates!