I am considering a colostomy due to fecal incontinancy due to Parkinsons. When I mentioned it to my husband this morning I think it gave him the willies. He doesn't even want to talk about it. I don't have a tremor since I have had DBS surgery for tremor in Parkinsons and would be able to deal with replacing the bag. Years ago I worked in a nursing home and changed hundreds. I am so tired of the 'accidents' is there anyone out there that could encourage me/my husband and tell us the surgery would be worth it . . . it would give me back my dignity and independance I believe
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