Well
Today has arrived. Surgery time to remove the large bowel, create a stoma for my permanent bag.
Victor61
May 03, 2018 8:54 pm
drfields24
May 04, 2018 1:08 pm
Hi 👋 Victor61!
How are you doing after the surgery? What type of ostomy did they create?
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Bill
May 05, 2018 5:24 am
Hello Victor6. I hope everything went well for you -Please let us know how you got on.
Best wishes
Bill
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Victor61
Jun 14, 2018 10:04 pm
Thank you, I'm doing really well, thanks, after what was a surprisingly long 8-hour surgery, eek!
Victor61
Jul 03, 2018 9:12 pm
Hi, I'm really great now after 2 months of recovery. I have an ileostomy. How about you? No reversal for me.
How's it going on your end?
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Mrs.A
Jul 08, 2018 8:46 pm
So very glad to know you are well. Reversal was never an option for me, as long as everything is working I'll keep moving on with life.
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