I had my ileostomy last February and I have had a great deal of down days since. My dr. has me on Effexor but I see no difference in my emotions. She recommended talking to a therapist but I see no difference from that either. I have a big problem with lack of energy and strength and problems with sleeping. I am very careful with my eating and never eat in the evening so that doesn't interfere with my sleep but I never sleep all night so I am up and emptying anyway. I did have a problem with the bag coming loose but it never comes loose now since I use a bag that has an elastic belt that hooks on and holds the "hole" close to the body and I am soooo happy to not have the worry of the bag coming loose anymore. I do have a lot of pain, especially in the morning, in my stomach area. I don't know how to handle the pain and the depression and wonder if anyone else has any ideas about these problems? I am going to be 80 this year so it is a major difference in my life after all these years. I raised 7 children and have always been known as a "strong" person but this has flattened me out!
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