No question this time.
Just want to wish all the Lovely Lady a very Happy Valentines Day.
Remember, that life isn't over with an ostomy, it's just a new beginning.
Charleston man
Feb 14, 2015 7:15 pm
Immarsh
Feb 24, 2015 7:41 am
Thanks Charleston Guy.... That was very sweet of you to send Valentines greetings to the ladies. BTW, loved your city the one time I visited. I definitely want to come back!
I read your profile, and it seems that you really went through a difficult time. I've had my Ostomy for more than 50 years, back when I was a 15 year old kid. So I really grew up/ and old....with my "badge of survival" Despite ongoing medical issues, I married, had two wonderful sons, and now have 3 grands. It may be a difficult journey, but I've learned to appreciate the good times, and stop to smell those roses.
Best of luck to you.
Marsha
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Posted by: Bagface
Angelica- As usual, you've written another interesting post. February 5th, 2019, was my reversal surgery after having an ileo for 6 months. I'm one of those fortunate success stories. Of course, things are different now, and I still have to be careful about what and how much I eat, as I don't have a colon. At first, I was afraid to leave the house. My biggest fear was having to use a public bathroom and have the toilet not flush! Even now, when I know that I'll be in someone else's home, I won't eat anything beforehand. I read other people's stories and sometimes feel guilty for having had it so easy, not to mention that I have a significant other who is 100 percent supportive. I've gotten so much out of this website and truly feel for those of you who have it so much worse than I. But I feel it necessary to let folks hear about the success stories.