I am newly back to the group. I have an ileo and a uro. Ileo since day one and uro since I was born. I was born with a rare birth defect. I'm a very open person about it face to face. I'm not really into posts talking about it. I am looking to find other ladies to meet and talk to, share medical information, future goals, etc. So far, I am not finding this site very helpful, but who knows. I just bought a year's membership, so I guess I'll have a year to figure it out. LOL
Ttys!!
Hello Daydream.
I don't fit the criteria of being a 'lady' but welcome to the site anyway and I hope you find what you are looking for.
I always recommend browsing through the 'contents' section under 'collections' as there is a wealth of great pst corespondence in there that is might appeal to you.
Best wishes
Bill
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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
Hi Sabrina,
Welcome to MAO. I too hope you find friends you can meet with to chat. But we're here if you ever want to post questions, rant, or just blog.
