Thanks for your input! I had a nurse come as well. She helped me through it but my stoma kept squirting the whole time. It was definitely a battle. I made a mistake of not eating for a little over...
I have some gauze, but no disposable towels. I was advised not to use gauze because it can be a little rough on the stoma. I can cover it in a hand towel if need be i suppose. How does someone know...
Thank you for your response! I am home and doing my best to adjust. Right now I need to cut to fit the stoma which I think will just be more stress because the size keeps changing. It also adds more...
notsosicklygirl, Thank you for taking the time to respond to me! The rod removal was nothing, I barely knew it was happening. I think it was the sight of a rod sutured into me that had me worked up...
I have been browsing these forums for weeks and months leading up to my surgery. As much as I read or tried to learn, no one can prepare you for what it is like. 27 Year old male with UC for 7 years....