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My surgery told me there’s a 50/50 chance I will need
colostomy
( tumor pressing on my rectum). Am having a very difficult time processing and accepting the idea of
colostomy
for life. Would you kindly share your experiences with me? What is life like with a
colostomy
bag?
My surgery told me there’s a 50/50 chance I will need
colostomy
( tumor pressing on my rectum). Am having a very difficult time processing and accepting the idea of
colostomy
for life. Would you kindly share your experiences with me? What is life like with a
colostomy
bag?
DIYdiva
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SHARE Ovarian Cancer Support
1 month ago
Colostomy
I am now considering having an elective
colostomy
and would appreciate advise and experiences good or bad from anyone who has had a
colostomy
for this problem.
I am now considering having an elective
colostomy
and would appreciate advise and experiences good or bad from anyone who has had a
colostomy
for this problem.
Lyndabickley
in
Scleroderma & Raynaud's UK (SRUK)
3 months ago
colostomy
And are there any MSA sufferers that have
colostomy
bags ?
And are there any MSA sufferers that have
colostomy
bags ?
DeeMilo25
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Multiple System Atrophy Trust
5 months ago
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Hello all I've had crohns and stomas since 1976 I now have short bowel and an Ileostomy
I've had crohns since 1976 and my first resection june 1977
colostomy
formed I spent six weeks in hospital because I couldn't accept mt
colostomy
at first I wouldn't touch it or change the bag, then after five weeks I thought I've got to accept it and get on with my life, after 46 years I've had five
I've had crohns since 1976 and my first resection june 1977
colostomy
formed I spent six weeks in hospital because I couldn't accept mt
colostomy
at first I wouldn't touch it or change the bag, then after five weeks I thought I've got to accept it and get on with my life, after 46 years I've had five
SoFedUp2023
in
Crohn's and Colitis Support
3 months ago
asking for advice
brief synopsis Cervical cancer 1985 with surgery and radiation treatment Urostomy 1991 Artificial sphincter 2003 Urostomy revised and most of small bowel cut out because of adhesions leaving only 1.2m 2006
Colostomy
formed 2007 Constant mucus from rectum In 2023 developed high inflammatory markers
brief synopsis Cervical cancer 1985 with surgery and radiation treatment Urostomy 1991 Artificial sphincter 2003 Urostomy revised and most of small bowel cut out because of adhesions leaving only 1.2m 2006
Colostomy
formed 2007 Constant mucus from rectum In 2023 developed high inflammatory markers
Imakelace
in
Pelvic Pain Support Network
2 months ago
impossible decision to make
I have been told that a “tricky and risky”
colostomy
and proctectomy are my only options and that they are “elective” surgeries. I am almost 70 yrs old and fear that these surgeries will cause me to lose a level of independence and more complications.
I have been told that a “tricky and risky”
colostomy
and proctectomy are my only options and that they are “elective” surgeries. I am almost 70 yrs old and fear that these surgeries will cause me to lose a level of independence and more complications.
Crossing41
in
Pelvic Radiation Disease Association
7 months ago
Can I opt for a removal of colon stump?
So, the
colostomy
is a true blessing. Now I can go about town without worries. My question is: Doctor said that in 6 to 8 months they want to reverse it. I don't want that!!! I'd rather have the ostomy. But, I hate that the stump leaks at times,.
So, the
colostomy
is a true blessing. Now I can go about town without worries. My question is: Doctor said that in 6 to 8 months they want to reverse it. I don't want that!!! I'd rather have the ostomy. But, I hate that the stump leaks at times,.
DesertDeuces
in
Living with a Stoma
8 months ago
Hi Everyone, I'm new to this but so glad I found it. Thought I'd introduce myself....no point in holding back!
It had narrowed to the point that I was at risk of Bowel Obstruction so I was told, 'When you can't stand the pain any longer come back & they would have to fit a
Colostomy
Bag'.
It had narrowed to the point that I was at risk of Bowel Obstruction so I was told, 'When you can't stand the pain any longer come back & they would have to fit a
Colostomy
Bag'.
maddie_1234
in
Pelvic Radiation Disease Association
6 months ago
Doctor trying to scare me out of getting a laparoscopy
I then also felt as if she was trying to deter me from the surgery by saying I may need a
colostomy
bag put in place in the surgery or if I find out I have endo during the surgery then I may have life long consequences and pain.
I then also felt as if she was trying to deter me from the surgery by saying I may need a
colostomy
bag put in place in the surgery or if I find out I have endo during the surgery then I may have life long consequences and pain.
Eve_16
in
Endometriosis UK
4 months ago
MPs urged to improve access to epilepsy technology
Other organisations attending included Kidney Care UK,
Colostomy
UK and US-based technology firm Zimmer Biomet. More articles https://www.epilepsy.org.uk/news
Other organisations attending included Kidney Care UK,
Colostomy
UK and US-based technology firm Zimmer Biomet. More articles https://www.epilepsy.org.uk/news
EpilepsyAction1
Epilepsy Action
in
Epilepsy Action
3 months ago
Squamous Cell carcinoma of the Rectum
From what I'm reading on the internet, it looks like the treatment is to remove the anus and Rectum and create a
colostomy
. I'm pretty down about this and am finding it hard to stay positive. Any support would be appreciated. Many thanks in advance
From what I'm reading on the internet, it looks like the treatment is to remove the anus and Rectum and create a
colostomy
. I'm pretty down about this and am finding it hard to stay positive. Any support would be appreciated. Many thanks in advance
Eleanorgrace
in
Colon Cancer Connected
8 months ago
Looking for answers
Chemo / Radiotherapy for 5 weeks in October 21 and APR with permanent
colostomy
on December 21. Thankfully am still NED 18 months later.
Chemo / Radiotherapy for 5 weeks in October 21 and APR with permanent
colostomy
on December 21. Thankfully am still NED 18 months later.
divvykev
in
Pelvic Radiation Disease Association
7 months ago
Doctor didn't see the holes in my colon!
Now I have a
colostomy
. How in the heck could the first doctor - and the second one for that matter - have missed the abscesses and holes??? Then, when I went to the surgeon for a follow-up, I complained about the heavy mucus discharge and he gave me absolutely no advice.
Now I have a
colostomy
. How in the heck could the first doctor - and the second one for that matter - have missed the abscesses and holes??? Then, when I went to the surgeon for a follow-up, I complained about the heavy mucus discharge and he gave me absolutely no advice.
DesertDeuces
in
Living with a Stoma
8 months ago
staples coming out from the colectomy stump!
I had a
colostomy
due to CT scan showing holes in my colon and abscesses on the wall behind. I began to have clear fluid leaking from the stump like a running faucet! I told the surgeon about it and he simply shrugged his shoulders and offered no advice. The leaking fluid stopped for a month.
I had a
colostomy
due to CT scan showing holes in my colon and abscesses on the wall behind. I began to have clear fluid leaking from the stump like a running faucet! I told the surgeon about it and he simply shrugged his shoulders and offered no advice. The leaking fluid stopped for a month.
DesertDeuces
in
Living with a Stoma
8 months ago
Seeking advice about starting my Ovarian Cancer journey
He also discussed possible intestinal surgery and
colostomy
reversal. I am a little confused about when the biopsy would be done and will ask about that on the next visit. I guess this is part of what is called "staging"?
He also discussed possible intestinal surgery and
colostomy
reversal. I am a little confused about when the biopsy would be done and will ask about that on the next visit. I guess this is part of what is called "staging"?
Texas_Mom
in
My Ovacome
4 months ago
Annual transplant program appointment
I usually have to explain the difference between an ileostomy and a
colostomy
and more. We discussed the pros and cons of me going inactive on the list. Since starting Mounjaro 8 months ago my eGFR has been creeping higher.
I usually have to explain the difference between an ileostomy and a
colostomy
and more. We discussed the pros and cons of me going inactive on the list. Since starting Mounjaro 8 months ago my eGFR has been creeping higher.
barbara55109
in
Kidney Disease
13 days ago
Stoma refashion
I have a stoma since birth from hirshprungs that left me with a permenant
colostomy
. I have been told surgery for the stoma 23 years later as it had started retracting in 2014 but nobody would help. My skin has also seperated from the stoma also leaving a large wound.
I have a stoma since birth from hirshprungs that left me with a permenant
colostomy
. I have been told surgery for the stoma 23 years later as it had started retracting in 2014 but nobody would help. My skin has also seperated from the stoma also leaving a large wound.
Spicyramen
in
Living with a Stoma
11 months ago
Diet problems
My problem is I have just had a
colostomy
because of a perforated bowel.I am coming to terms with it but I have a problem with food. I have steroid induced diabetes aheart condition ,glaucoma to name a few which I have been controlling with low inflammatory foods.
My problem is I have just had a
colostomy
because of a perforated bowel.I am coming to terms with it but I have a problem with food. I have steroid induced diabetes aheart condition ,glaucoma to name a few which I have been controlling with low inflammatory foods.
Raewynne
in
PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
Follow up on RILP
Once the leg pressure was released the pressure went into my intestinal tract and I ended up with a perforated sigmoid colon that required surgery ending up with a
colostomy
. Also developed a fistula that continues to be an issue.
Once the leg pressure was released the pressure went into my intestinal tract and I ended up with a perforated sigmoid colon that required surgery ending up with a
colostomy
. Also developed a fistula that continues to be an issue.
Kentucky1
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
pelvic and rectal pain
I’ve told my story before a few years ago and still having problems with my levator ani and internal sphincter after having a diverting
colostomy
which I thought would help my burning but it has made everything 200% worse!!!!! I have tried EVERYTHING that is out there and I do mean EVERYTHING!!!
I’ve told my story before a few years ago and still having problems with my levator ani and internal sphincter after having a diverting
colostomy
which I thought would help my burning but it has made everything 200% worse!!!!! I have tried EVERYTHING that is out there and I do mean EVERYTHING!!!
Karen1954
in
Pelvic Pain Support Network
11 months ago
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