Life After Colectomy: Seeking Advice And Friendship

Life After Colectomy: Seeking Advice and Friendship

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missguided

Dec 31, 2013 12:16 pm

Hi, all. Ive just undergone a colectomy after a botched up reversal operation, I have to say how well I am feeling already and im looking forward to meeting people for friendship for the future. Anybody have any advice for getting your life back on track?
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Primeboy

Jan 03, 2014 4:50 am

Hi Miss. It sounds to me like you've already got your life back on track; nevertheless, here's my three cents. First, stop calling yourself misguided. Second, go ahead with your plans to make good friends. Third, benefit from the collective wisdom that resides in the membership here and offer your own thoughts as well. Good luck.
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Posted by: Puppyluv56

Hi Deb,

As you can see, the outpouring of love and support from this website will help you to find the strength to lift yourself up and out of your current emotional situation. I am lucky to have my husband by my side through all of this, so I will not even pretend to know how you feel and what you're going through alone. I do know that I have great friends on this site and in my life that have been by my side, and hopefully you have many by your side as well. You do have a lot of new friends here. Please feel free to talk through anything that is on your mind. We all go through a confidence deficit when we go through an ostomy surgery. Our body has been marred and your mind feels that way sometimes too. It is tough to move on, but you will. You will be stronger once you realize that you are still the beautiful woman you were prior to your surgery. Hopefully, you can reach out to a local support group and find some additional friends in your same situation. It always helps to have a sounding board wherever you find it!

Puppyluv

missguided

Jan 06, 2014 5:14 pm

Thanks for your comments which will be dually noted, yes I feel I am getting somewhere for the first time in 3 yrs !! . So tell me a little more about you as I like honest people. I look forward to your reply.

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Ewesful

Jan 15, 2014 12:44 am

Primeboy said it right on!!

You are already moving forward and every sunrise gives you a new day to challenge your ability to love it and do something positive. At sunset I just say "thank you" and look forward to the next -- Attitude and determination will give you a lot of forward motion!!