I just joined this community today. I am 50 yrs young and have stage 4 cancer, started with colon progresseD to stomach. I initially had a colostomy in 2018 but that was reversed after a year. Due to more surgery, I had to have an iliostomy which I am struggling with, mentally. I am an active person, play about 60 rounds of golf. I did play with a colostomy but that only has to be emptied couple times a day and I could move my diet around to get a round of golf in. With the iliostomy, I am going to the bathroom 8-10 times a day. I am looking forward to the spring and am grateful to be alive. Just looking for support from fellow members and maybe some advice if anyone has experience with golf and iliostomies..have a great day everyone..
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