Surgery & Permanent Stoma

FormerMember
FormerMember
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Hi Everyone,

I’m new to this and not someone that normally opens up and seeks support however I’m due to have my Colon, Rectum and Anus removed in a couple of weeks and have a Stoma which will be permanent.

I am massively scared about the surgery but also worried about the stoma and the impact on my life. Is there anyone with POSITIVE information/experience of a stoma?

thank you in advance

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Hi Bruce

    good luck with it all and yes would be great to stay in touch and support each other through the recovery.

    im awaiting my exact date, but wouldn’t be surprised if it was earlier. The anticipation and thoughts every day now kind of make me want it to be here ASAP so I can start dealing with it mentally.

    Darren

  • Hi, it’s different from place to place, ring your cancer nurse/team Monday and ask them if they provide one. Mine was provided through NHS and retails over £100, you want a good one! They gave it to me after surgery, I honestly do not know what I would have done without it. 

    Best

    Steve

  • Hi, it’s different from place to place, ring your cancer nurse/team Monday and ask them if they provide one. Mine was provided through NHS and retails over £100, you want a good one! They gave it to me after surgery, I honestly do not know what I would have done without it. 

    Best

    Steve

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hey Darren, any news on ok date?

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    1st July.

    Was yours on Thursday? If so how did it go?

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Good you had a date. Yes ok was on Thursday and luckily went well. In hospital recovering.  Best of luck with you're 

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Thank you.

    Really pleased to hear yours went well, please stay in touch and as we both recover we can support each other.

    Darren