This topic is about celebrating a significant milestone: the seventh anniversary of life-saving ileostomy surgery. It's a moment to honor the journey and resilience of those living with a stoma. Here are some thoughts and suggestions shared by others in the community:

- Celebrate your ostomy anniversaries in a way that feels special to you. Some people suggest baking a cake or doing something meaningful to acknowledge the milestone each year.
- Many people in the community have shared their own experiences of living with a stoma for many years, some even for decades, like 39 years. These stories highlight that long-term living with a stoma is not only possible but also something to be proud of and celebrate.