Hi everyone, I've joined this community to try and mentally prepare myself for surgery and life with an ostomy bag. I have been battling Crohn's for 14 years with no relief from meds, the next step is surgery that I'm ready to undergo as I have no quality of life. Having an ostomy bag would be the lesser of two evils. I'm interested in how everyone adapted to having a stoma and the experiences everyone's had, good and bad. Thanks for reading x
Why Join MeetAnOstoMate?
First off, this is a pretty cool site with 33,877 members. Get inside and you will see.
It's not all about ostomy. Everything is being discussed.
Many come here for advice or to give advice 🗣, others have found good friends 🤗, and there are also those who have found love 💓. Most of all, people are honest and truly care.
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We sat down with two influential people in the ostomy community, to find out how they cope during challenging times.
Read what they had to say.
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Your stoma care nurse can be a valuable resource when you need help.
Learn about the common issues and symptoms that warrant a call for assistance.
Learn about the common issues and symptoms that warrant a call for assistance.