Well I thought last June would of been my last surgery, well it isn't. I will be having another hernia that is so large you would think I was 4 months pregant!!! And I'm not. Last year I was in for 4mos. In and out of hospitals and nursing home. This time I already told them at Cleveland Clinic no nursing home this time. So all friends on site put a big prayer that this will be fixed and when they move my stoma it will all be good.So everyone have a good one and all be safe.
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Jul 08, 2013 12:43 am
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sherrybear
Jul 08, 2013 10:44 am
Thank you MRS.A.I have heard a lot of good things about you, so with your prayers I'll be alright.And I will let everyone know.
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DBJ
Jul 09, 2013 12:44 am
Sending -positive thoughts your way. It is always hard when one has had so many surgeries. I have had 7 on my bladder and that was hard enough! Any on of us can get Hernia's.Let us know how you do!
Past Member
Jul 09, 2013 7:30 am
SherryBear, I to have a hernia that is large enough that makes me look very pregnant. It is difficult to find clothes that will fit including underwear! My surgeon has delayed any surgery because if he is going to repair the hernia he might as well consider a reversal at the same time. I've had my ileostomy for 6 years now. It was intended to be a temp for 3 months. I have seen many doctors and had numerous tests and no one wants to reverse it including the first surgeon who had put the ileostomy in backwards in the first place. Hopefully with this new surgeon I'll get the surgery I've been looking and waiting for. So best of wishes for you and your surgery and please let us know how you are doing. Hopefully this will be the surgery to end all surgeries!!! Cat
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sherrybear
Jul 09, 2013 1:03 pm
Thank you, and I hope you get your surgery Cat. And will keep posted.!!!!!!!!
firedup
Jul 09, 2013 8:44 pm
Hey girlfriend, My thoughts are with you every day and I sincerely hope this surgery goes well for you. Let's hope it is the last one. Hugs sweetie. Now go have fun and scream your head off at the concert tonight! You deserve a good time.Gail
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