Today, 9 years ago, I was in the operating room getting my new life-saving friend. I was too sick to be scared and too weak to care. Though, as any new ostomy, there were tough times. But with sheer determination and a will to get my life back from having ulcerative colitis, it has been a road to accomplishments. Mostly, being able now to enjoy playing with my grandchildren and watching them grow. Having my wife not worrying so much about me not being well, though she still worries but it's a given. Haven't looked back since.
Charleston man
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Puppyluv56
Hey Charleston Guy!
Glad to hear things are well with you! There will always be ups and downs, but most of us are glad to ride that rollercoaster versus the alternative! Just keep laughing at the bad stuff!
Take care!
Puppy
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Charleston man
Indeed, puppy, as the saying goes, laughter is the best medicine. Life itself has ups and downs, whether you have an ostomy or not. It's the challenge of living.
NewlifeVictoria
Hi Robert, thanks for sharing with us and you feel better and I would love that too, playing with my grandkids but I wouldn't have any. My daughter doesn't want kids. Anyway, enjoy and celebrate and have a happy Easter!! Victoria
Past Member
Congratulations on your Stomaversary, Bobby! I think you've handled the whole thing with good humor and aplomb! Keep it up and keep smiling! Attitude is everything. Have a great Easter!
Linda
Charleston man
I want to thank all those who wished me the very best with my Stomaversary. It has been, as we all know, a road to acceptance. Keeping a positive attitude and the will not to let it get the best of me, it's become a second nature to me. Through all the trials and tribulations in these past nine years, I'm looking forward to another nine years and beyond.
Again, thanks to all.
May everyone keep a positive attitude and don't let your ostomy rule you, but you rule your ostomy.
And may everyone have a happy and safe Easter.
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