Alrighty then, I'll spend the money. And a small price indeed because there is treasure here.
Just been browsing and I'll admit I'm enjoying this and certainly by this time tomorrow I should be engaged. I like the opportunity afforded, it allows for interesting as well as entertaining threads. Listen to me acting like I know what I'm talking about. I joined the site about a week and a half ago. Had my surgery a month and a half ago. Was dumped by my girlfriend about a month and three weeks ago. I certainly understand her reticence for staying involved with me which is why I've found myself here cruising for chicks online. It's not so much that I need to be involved with someone. After Anne, my wife, passed away it was about two years until I got out there. This time around I have a little more baggage I suppose {sorry but I'm new} and I've decided I'll not be moping about the house any longer. I'm returning to work real soon and if I can go to work to work, I can certainly do this right. Right! Besides, I'm sure that here I'll be getting rejected by a much classier group of women. Alright, all kidding aside, I am going to do this. For my confidence, dignity, and self-respect, I will start getting on with my life. Thanks for listening, I'm not sure why, but I felt it necessary to declare myself and so I did. Well, it's late and I should be retiring soon but rest assured, I'll be here tomorrow. World and website beware, it's me and I'm ready. Well, tomorrow I'll be ready, right now I'm going to bed. But I enjoyed myself here a bit and again thank you, until the 'morrow. Bye-bye.
Hey Chrs,
Glad to see you enter the forum. It sounds like you really have a sense of humor and won't be timid about engaging in controversial conversation. Not argumentative but stimulating. You will find other members up for the cause. Just be careful about delicate subjects (tongue in cheek).
Anyway, welcome aboard and look forward to your posts.
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I am one of those few people who still have a lot of output at night. However, I suffer from short gut syndrome after seven bowel surgeries that led to the loss of much of my small intestine as well as my large intestine from the initial bowel cancer surgery. It does get better over time as your system adjusts, but an ileostomy can be a challenging adjustment. It's important to connect with a good Enterostomal Nurse - ET nurses who can help you problem-solve over time. It's been five years since my initial surgery, and I had a great visit with a new ET nurse in December. He really helped me with the problem of high output at night. I had been getting up every 90-120 minutes to empty my high output bag because of filling. If I slept for three hours without emptying, I would have problems. My ET nurse helped my husband and me make a nighttime collection system using a Rubbermaid juice container with a handle and my old CPAP hose. This is connected to one of my two-piece high output bags and allows for continual drainage. It isn't pretty, but it has been a real lifesaver. I guess the real message I want to share is to stick with it, find a nurse who you can work with, and together you will find solutions to whatever challenges you face. This website is also an important support for me and others. There is nothing you will go through that others haven't already faced and figured out. There is so much wisdom here. Read the materials they've put together for newbies. There are a lot of great suggestions to use. I hope things get better quickly for you.
Karen
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Another welcome to you. Nice to see you have such a terrific attitude, but I guess I should expect that from a Christopher Moore fan.
Lalu
Hey Chris, sounds like you are ready to take on anything, and your attitude is great. If you are feeling this good only after 6 weeks post-op, just think how you will feel 6 months from now. Sorry about your being dumped, but that has happened to a lot of us. Welcome to the group and good luck.
Hometown Joyce
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Welcome, Chris
You sound like a great guy. Sorry about your wife's untimely passing! I am sure her spirit 'force' is with you.
It's been about 15 months since I had my colostomy. If you're doing physical work, be sure to get support belts. I now do some weight lifting, work out, bike ride, play sports like tennis and golf, etc., with ("NuHope") support belts. Also, be careful lifting; take it slower than usual with proper breathing. Don't jerk or lift anything very heavy for 6-9 months minimum, no matter how strong you feel. This is to avoid hernias.
Best,
Stewart