Current Mood: Seeking Connection and Sharing Experiences

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Ophelia1221
Sep 25, 2018 10:50 pm

Hello all,

I'm kinda new to this forum.  I have a colostomy due to former cancer.  

Like all of us, I've been through a lot.  But I am so tired of not just living again.  

I'll admit, what makes me more active here is the idea of meeting someone.  But that's not a priority in my life. 

I have lots to learn and have lots I can share.  Nice to "meet" you all.

 

mild_mannered_super_hero
Sep 25, 2018 11:00 pm

Welcome to the site, it's a great place to network with people that have been through similar ordeals. Just reading some of the posts on here makes me realize how very lucky I am. Life is good! mmsh

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Ophelia1221
Sep 26, 2018 12:29 am

Thank you. Yes, same here. I had a "temporary" ileostomy waiting for a reversal. But that didn't work out. I've had the colostomy since March this year. It is easier than the ileo, I must say.

Bill
Sep 26, 2018 5:57 am

Hello Ophelia and welcome to MAO.  I hope you do meet someone, either on here or elsewhere. I do like your attitude to your circumstances and I'm sure others will appreciate that too. 

Best wishes

Bill

Ophelia1221
Sep 26, 2018 3:31 pm

Thank you for your kind words.  

 

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Mrs.A
Sep 26, 2018 8:35 pm

Hello Ophelia,

Welcome. It's nice to meet you. I hope you find what you're searching for. It's always great to learn new things. One is never too old or young to learn. Looking forward to reading what you can share with us. There are many threads of information here. I agree with MMSH, some have more difficult times than others, so I don't take the good things lightly. I try to greet every day with a smile and help if I can.

Puppyluv56
Sep 27, 2018 12:52 pm

Welcome, Ophelia! We are all in this together! Glad you found this site. Glad to share any experiences.
Puppyluv

NJ Bain
Sep 27, 2018 7:21 pm

Miss Ophelia1221,

  Welcome to the site!  I concur with everything said above this post...lol

  Seriously though, you will find lots of friends and support here.

 

Bain

Ophelia1221
Sep 27, 2018 11:15 pm

Thank you.