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May 31, 2012

Adjusting to Life After Emergency Surgery and Ostomy Bag

Topic Explanation:
The initial post is from someone who underwent a partial hysterectomy and had to have an emergency bowel surgery due to small cuts in the bowels. As a result, they now have an ostomy bag and are seeking tips and support from others who have gone through similar experiences.

Advice and Insights:
- Seek legal advice and consider making a claim against the medical professionals involved in the complications.
- Stay positive and focus on the good rather than the bad.
- Take care of the skin around the ostomy bag, and keep up with fluids.
- Consider using gel sachets to hold fluid for ileostomy bags.
- Consider getting a lawyer to understand your rights and potential compensation for the loss of money.
- Pressure in the rectum after surgery is uncomfortable but may be normal. Consult a healthcare professional for guidance.
- Consider making a stand against medical professionals if there have been issues with the treatment and communication.
- Follow the advice of healthcare professionals, eat little and often, keep fluids up, take prescribed medication, and take care of the skin around the ostomy bag.
- Use Lycra big pants to support the ostomy bag and kneel at the toilet to empty it with the bag opening pointing between the legs.
- Consider getting an iodine x-ray to address any heavy feeling, which may be due to old stool.

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