just saying hello

newmansmaid

New Member

Joined : Sep 2009

Posts : 5

Posted 9/13/2009 9:36 PM (GMT 0)

Hi everyone, I just wanted to say hi. This is my first time here and I am looking forward to chatting with others about the ostomy world.

flchurchlady

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Joined : Jul 2007

Posts : 2765

Posted 9/13/2009 9:54 PM (GMT 0)

Hi and welcome!

I think you'll find we're a friendly bunch. Looking forward to chatting with you, too!

newmansmaid

New Member

Joined : Sep 2009

Posts : 5

Posted 9/13/2009 10:01 PM (GMT 0)

I have ulcerative colitis. I had my first surgery in '01 and got a temperary illeostomy. My doctors decided that I couldn't get a reversal so I got another operation in '07. In October of this year I am going in again for the final surgery. I am nervous about it but also very anxious to get this over with.

Trigirl

Veteran Member

Joined : Jan 2006

Posts : 768

Posted 9/13/2009 10:35 PM (GMT 0)

Welcome. I have the permanent form so don't know much about yours. Hope you get all the answers you need. This place is the best.

newmansmaid

New Member

Joined : Sep 2009

Posts : 5

Posted 9/13/2009 10:44 PM (GMT 0)

Thank you. My ostomy is now permanent. I have to have the very last of my colon out then I will no longer have colitis!! Yeah!!

Equestrian Mom

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Joined : Mar 2008

Posts : 3115

Posted 9/14/2009 11:05 AM (GMT 0)

Yeah to being UC free! Welcome to the forum:)

RUFFBUTMANAGING

New Member

Joined : Aug 2009

Posts : 4

Posted 9/14/2009 2:20 PM (GMT 0)

HELLO I JUST GOT MY COLOSTOMY ON TUESDAY LAST IM GOING THROUGH TEACHING WITH OSTOMY NURSES AND IM HEALIONG WELL NOT SURE HOW IM GONNA DEAL WITH THE SMELL YET BUT MY HUSBAND IS GOING TO BE BY MY SIDE ALL THE WAY

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