is this new?

[georgie434]

I dont see any messages, did you just start this?
It would be helpful to hear some stories, as this is also what alot of people with colon cancer
wind up getting? right?  I know i have somekind of a problem, not sure what yet??

georgie

[Miracle26]

Hi,

I hope you will be okay.  Are you concerned you may have cancer?

I had a colostomy due to a perforated colon from diverticulitis.  What kind of questions do you have?  I will tell you it is very difficult to deal with emotionally.  I recommend having a support person over the phone to talk with who has been through it, if you have to have this done.  The person I talked to told me it gets better over time.

Let me know what questions and I will try and answer the best I can.


Take care,

LM

[Helmar]

Hi everyone... I've had a colostomy for over 4 years.When I was told that I would need a colostomy, it wasn't the news that I wanted to hear, but like most things in life, one has to accept the inevitable and make the best of a situation, which I did. I lead a very active and full life.. travel, swim and eat anything I like (some with consequences :-).... but all in all, I don't think about it. It's good to see a site for people with colostomies, as I would like to think that maybe I can offer some support to those new to it.
Best wishes....Helen...

[mullet]

hi I'm  wondering how you keep your bag on swimming if my bags get wet they come  loose I am glad to hear you have accepted having your bag some I have heard from another place have a hard time take care, marlene aka mullet

[worried878]

It is a new place for ostomy patients to share and learn...i think it is great!

[Helmar]

Hi Marlene.....I'm not sure what sort of bags you have, but mine don't come off while in the water. I live in Australia, so maybe it's a different type of bag to what you have. We are all pretty much swimmers here..:-)... so I guess they've had to make one that would work in the water. Acceptance of the bag.... well, we don't have much choice, and I think unless one accepts what's happening, then it will just make for a big problem. Anyhow I'd rather wear a bag than be dead, and that was the alternative I was given. No choice really, so just had to get on with it. I don't find it any big deal really... it's part of me now, and my life hasn't changed much at all. I hope you are doing fine, and all is well....hugs...Helen...