As I'm writing this blog, I can barely keep the tears from falling. I wanted to share my blessing and share with those who feel that hope is gone. I had close to thirteen surgeries, treatments, and rectal surgery that ended with Tony (my illo) and I escaping death several times throughout my life. I'm a single parent of a wonderful son who is graduating this year, looking at great colleges (with many blessings behind that). What I can share at this time is that he is a great student and an awesome football player. The world is at my doorstep, and I'm currently financially struggling. Amen. I just want to share my blessing with those who have lost or are losing hope within this process. You have to keep your faith and get up and fight hard each day. I made it! I made it! I fought so hard to get here. God knows I have. I never thought I would see this day. I thank God for giving me a second chance at life. I made it! My son is graduating from high school. Just sitting here reflecting on all my trials and tribulations that we have gone through. Because for a child, he is all I have. Yes, I still have my bad days, but I make sure my good ones outweigh them now. Yes, I still get dehydrated, but I got Pedialyte and Ensure Clear (peach), my favorite for that now. Yeah, I leak, but I got tape, or I change my bag and keep it moving now. There's no stopping me now. I got a second chance to live life, and I'm going to live it to the fullest. I'm not locked in the house anymore. I'm going to his games for the first time in years (he's showing off for me, lol). He's been playing since he was seven years old (and I didn't make it to a lot of them due to health issues). I don't take my health as a hindrance anymore; it became a blessing throughout my journey. It strengthened me as a parent, increased my spiritual principles, and gave me the ability to gain the knowledge to increase my life developmental skills around my health. I'm living up to my name, Beautifully Blessed Inside/Outside...literally...lol. Trust me, it gets better. Keep hope alive, and your blessing will come. God bless.
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Thank you, guys, and I just want everyone to know that there is hope; just keep the faith, and this too shall pass... I'm so excited and amazed by looking at how far I've come... I couldn't have done it without all the love and support from everyone who reaches out on this site, and I try to reach out and let others know... that it gets better... Much blessings, Fam, and I love you guys to pieces...
Amen. I hear you. God blesses when He blesses. I also had multiple surgeries after 40. I have chemo every couple of months, and my youngest child became an adult way too early. However, all the way, I have had the odd pity party (5 minutes allowed only). Then I realized that God had blessed me. I have two hard-working sons, two beautiful daughters-in-law, two beautiful granddaughters, and another due in February. So, I gave up my self-pity, and now every day when I wake up, my first thing is to thank God for blessing me with another day, and to see my grandchildren, and God willing, the next one. Well, I never expected it to eventuate. So, sister, may God continue to pour out His blessings upon you, and may you have a long and happy life. Enjoy every moment and be content where you are in life, and you will continue to be blessed.
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Don't be sad. God gives to those who ask. We don't always understand, but through all my difficulties, I found a blessing. Who knows, you may meet an ileostomy partner who would like to be a father or become an adoptive/foster parent. I wish you many blessings and lots of joy, even if it's your doggies.
Thanks, Lorraine, for the great words of wisdom. Congrats on all your blessings and the love that pours out in your family. You're a great inspiration as well. Well done.
Just thought I'd let you know, I had my ileostomy done early August and I haven't been able to eat solid food. I saw my surgeon Friday and have had to have it all done again! I'm recovering after my surgery on Tuesday this week. It's quite painful at the moment, but rather than fussing, I just want to get home to recover and I can take what I want as I need it there. So to summarize, I'm still here so I must have something God wants me to do or learn. Lovely to talk, thanks for listening :)
Lorraine, good luck with your recovery. Can you tell us why it was necessary to have the surgery done a second time? Was this because the first surgery was not done correctly or because some unexpected complications developed?
PB
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Primeboy, thank you for caring. My first ileostomy was at the end of July, beginning of August, due to ischemic and blocked bowel from cancer. I was doing very well, but I seemed to grow overnight a lump as big as a melon. My surgeon took one look and operated quickly as I had metastasized and blocked my stoma. Looking on the bright side, if it had happened in a different position, I wouldn't have noticed, so please, if you have an episode like that, get it attended to. I will continue with the chemo, and I don't doubt that I will make a full recovery. Thank you for caring xx