Good evening,
I am 65 years old female. This took a lot to register, and to share. The truth is no one else will understand. I had heart and kidney transplants a little over a year ago, and six weeks later my bowel ruptured. I woke up not knowing what had happened, what an ostomy was, that it may be permeant, and I feel lost. I am grateful that I survived the surgery, the doctor told my son I would not make it through the night. With the surgeries, almost 6 months in the hospital. There was no time to explain anything to me. Any advice would be helpful.
Denise
Emotional Support
Moderators: Bob Webtech, Jimbob, ot dave
Forum rules
Before posting, please read our Discussion Board Terms and Conditions and our Code of Conduct.
Before posting, please read our Discussion Board Terms and Conditions and our Code of Conduct.
- lolapergola
- Posts: 500
- Joined: 2009-01-01 12:45:09
Re: Emotional Support
Welcome Ava , what a rough time you've had .I hope you are feeling better and getting stronger each day .
There is plenty to read on this site and tips and how to care for your stoma .We all start off feeling alone and wondering if we'll cope , but in time you'll feel better .Why don't you write a bit more about yourself ? is it a colostomy , or ileostomy ? are you in Europe or the U/S ? do you have any support etc ?
I'm sure others will be along soon to answer your questions etc ,
best wishes
Lola.x
There is plenty to read on this site and tips and how to care for your stoma .We all start off feeling alone and wondering if we'll cope , but in time you'll feel better .Why don't you write a bit more about yourself ? is it a colostomy , or ileostomy ? are you in Europe or the U/S ? do you have any support etc ?
I'm sure others will be along soon to answer your questions etc ,
best wishes
Lola.x
- To Dream a Dream
- Posts: 1414
- Joined: 2010-08-10 18:35:53
Re: Emotional Support
Welcome & thank you for posting on our Discussion Board where you can read about the experiences of so many others. Believe me that most of us have felt & often still feel (myself included) the feelings you describe. I've found much encouragement from the folks who belong to UOAA & share their stories on the website which also lists local support groups. In the UOAA's Phoenix Magazine that provides information about up-to-date medical advances & supplies in ostomy care. Here's is a link that will be of help: https://www.ostomy.org
Please continue to visit our Board & know that you are not alone.
Please continue to visit our Board & know that you are not alone.
Crohn's Dx '66 (perforated ileum)
Multiple Bowel Resections
Ileo '77 Revision '85
Celiac Dx
Multiple Bowel Resections
Ileo '77 Revision '85
Celiac Dx