About to have stoma operation

I no can relate to that. Please keep in touch. And good luck xx

Hi jpsyandp also hello Suewoo good luck to you both I am 7 weeks post op now and both my wife and I are doing OK  we are finding the colostomy fairly easy to manage once we get a routine going . I  still having problems with sitting down for more than an hour at a time I will be glad when I am able to sit a bit longer as I sing in a male choir and our practice sessions are 2 hours so can't get back to it yet. One of the worst things I have had and my wife as well is constant itching under base plate of colostomy bag but more importantly I have had all tests done and am now Cancer Free so whoopee its all been worth it. I really hope you guys get a similar result . Best wishes Dave. 

That’s fantastic news Dave. It’s really reassuring to hear from someone with lived experience. Trying to keep myself busy next 2 days. So baking some cakes today. Bags already been packed. Thank you for keeping in touch. Been really quite emotional last couple of days though I suppose that’s understandable. Jill

I keep crying too. Walking along the canal at the mo and stocking the freezer later . Granny duty keeps me busy in the week. 

Hi Dave

I use bags that have manuka honey in the base plate and these help a great deal with itching. I get them from Securicare along with all the other supplies. 

Glad you're both doing well

All the best

Richard

Now 10 days post op. Having ups and downs. Stitches are still in butt and jagged. Managing stoma ok just now

Hi how are you getting on. Hopefully had your op and started recovery journey x