Hi Rae, I have no advice to offer on your upcoming surgery, but I wish you all the best and hope it's a success. You are a lifetime member for sure, and you better stick around! We want to know how things work out for you, but you will also have advice for other ostomates in the future, being someone who has lived the experience. I agree with Axl, you are one of the good ones, can't afford to lose you!
Keep us posted and tons of good luck and good vibes being sent your way!
Terry