Cancer

Hi Star10473 

It is massive surgery with a very long recovery time. Mine was more than 4.5 years ago now. I’ve replied to your other post to ask if you need any help with anything?

Sarah xx

I’m just struggling with day to day life at the minute 

I completely understand how difficult it is-I’m disabled, so getting around is difficult for me. I’m retired, but I would have thought you still need more time before thinking about going back to work.

Are you managing your stomas ok, or is there anything you need help with on that?

Sarah 

I’m doin ok with stomas get into a routine but some days I don’t want to get up and deal with them and get upset at night as can’t deal with it 

What’s your difficulties with the stomas-is there anything in particular that’s making it more difficult to manage for you? I don’t need to get up at night ever to deal with mine, but maybe there’s some changes you could make to make things easier for you? 

Have you spoken to anyone like your stoma nurse about how you’re feeling? 

Sarah xx

Yeah I’m seeing my stoma nurse 17 December. It’s just having them and just get down about it and wo t go out on own. I have to connect an overnight bag to my bag at night. 

Yes, I connect my urostomy bag to a night bag, but it holds 2litres so it does mean I can sleep through without having to get up which is good! I hope your nurse can help with anything you’re really struggling with.

Sarah xx