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susan44391
susan44391

Anyone out there had a colostomy for faecal incontinence. Anyone got a colostomy done recently and how are you coping.

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  • joycemadine
    joycemadine susan44391

    Posted

    Hi. Susan my husband had a colostomy done after bowel cancer that was 25 Yrs ago.He found it hard to cope with for about the 1st 6 months but he eventually becàme used to it .Its a case of trial and error .good luck to you xxz
  • Josephine47891
    Josephine47891 susan44391

    Posted

    Hi Susan,had colostomy 5yrs ago. It's now part of my life & solved all the problems I had for years with diverticulitis. Took a while to get used to it but had lots of help from stoma nurses & the Colostomy Association closed group. If you're not al ready a member I advise you to join.x
  • derek11779
    derek11779 susan44391

    Posted

    Hi Susan

    Hope you're well,I had a colostomy done a week today and feeling stronger each day

    . I have had fantastic support from family ,my stomach nurse , and securi care , positive attitude

    and building the confidence will get me through this difficult time,Susan how are you going please take care be positive Del xxx

    • susan44391
      susan44391 derek11779

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      Hi Derek,

      So pleased you are making progress. Do you mind if i ask what was the reason for your colostomy. Are you still in hospital? How painful has it been and how good do the bags prevent leakages. I just cannot get my head around the idea at all. Each time i have an accident i become more housebound.

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