It's my birthday. Back in April, I had no idea how sick I was, but when not one, but two of your doctors tell you that if you had waited another week, I could've died from the infection I had in my colon, that kind of makes you think. Even though I had to have a colostomy and ended up with my stoma, I keep telling myself it's worth it. And if I am lucky, I can have a reversal, but I'm here. Alive and grateful.
Congratulations on choosing life! I think most of us are grateful for the life that our ostomies gave us.
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I’m usually not one for “support groups” and loathe whatever the hell they call Facebook these days.
This site has literally been a lifesaver because of its members, part support group, part dad jokes, part story telling, mostly friendship and if people don’t agree they just keep it to themselves. I honestly reminds me of the old days and just plain old polite society, it helps me more than I can explain. Thank you to everyone that allows me to engage with them and to all the members that help other members!
Abe/Paul
Happy birthday and many happy returns.
Should we warn Texas about the party tonight?
Happiest of days, Tee! You have a lot to celebrate this year, so go enjoy your favorite things!
Happy birthday, make it a good one. We are all wishing you the best.
IGGIE