In 2013, I had two massive surgeries to remove a cancer-filled sacrum, rectum, and carcinoid tumor. The tumor destroyed the nerve bundles that control my bladder, among other things. I have a colostomy, but not a urostomy. I am 67 and live in wet diapers 24/7. The urostomy was not done at the time because of the trauma already done to my body. I am so over wet diapers and UTIs, and am considering an elective urostomy. Any thoughts? I really will appreciate any advice.
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