My hubby has recently come home with what he is told is a temporary
colostomy. I am the one that changes the bag and usually empties it for him (he has cerebral palsy). I have no problems with doing any of this; I am just happy he is alive.
My problem that stems from him is his mental and emotional condition. I know it has only been a week and I should give it some time. Unfortunately, with his existing condition not allowing him to take care of things himself and with the scar of the first surgery, he is taking it as a serious blow to his ego.
My personal problem with all of this is that I am afraid to hurt him more, cause other injuries to the site, and when I have to change the appliance as a whole, I feel that if I am not perfect in doing this, he could die. (I have already been told this is not a possibility) but I still worry.
Any ideas on any of this? Thanks!!
colostomy. I am the one that changes the bag and usually empties it for him (he has cerebral palsy). I have no problems with doing any of this; I am just happy he is alive.
My problem that stems from him is his mental and emotional condition. I know it has only been a week and I should give it some time. Unfortunately, with his existing condition not allowing him to take care of things himself and with the scar of the first surgery, he is taking it as a serious blow to his ego.
My personal problem with all of this is that I am afraid to hurt him more, cause other injuries to the site, and when I have to change the appliance as a whole, I feel that if I am not perfect in doing this, he could die. (I have already been told this is not a possibility) but I still worry.
Any ideas on any of this? Thanks!!