This topic is about someone who is facing a challenging medical situation. They have a condition called an entero-vaginal fistula, which has recently become more severe. Instead of waste going into the ostomy pouch, it has been passing through the vagina. This person is currently in Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, preparing for a complex 10-hour surgery. They are receiving nutrition through an IV, and while the drainage is slowing, they are understandably scared and have reached out for support and prayers from their community.

Here are some supportive messages and advice shared by others:

1. Many people are sending prayers, positive thoughts, and virtual hugs. They remind the person to "stay strong" and "think positive," emphasizing the supportive and family-like nature of the community.

2. One member offers a helpful perspective by suggesting that the 10-hour surgery could be seen as "a mere traffic stop" on the way to a much better quality of life afterward.

3. To provide reassurance, another member shares their positive experience with the surgical team at Vanderbilt. They mention having had an ileostomy there a year ago under Dr. Roberta Muldoon, describing her as "very good," which can offer some confidence in the hospital and the surgeon.