I survived colon cancer by losing all of my large intestines and now have an ileostomy. I am 3 yrs out from that and am very happy to have had the surgery to save my life and free me from the horrible IBS for 15 yrs. I have had other cancer/tumor issues in the past year, needing more surgeries. It is time I should be recovered. However, I have had little energy to be active as I was and am losing hope that I will get better. All tests have been run and I am healthy. I would like to hear from someone that is near my age. The doctor says it may be that my body is just worn out for now but I wonder if it is because I have an ileostomy.
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