I had a colostomy
For me, it was a positive experience. My neuro referred me to the surgeon. I spoke with an ostomy nurse before surgery and she was in hospital to teach my caregiver [I'm in a wheelchair 24/7], and husband how to change the pouch and she is available for questions or meet with me anytime, 9 months later.
It has changed my life, we can travel again.
For me recovery was quick and pain free.
I had suffered terrible constipation, tried everything including digital stimulus. Was difficult needing so many 'false alarm' trips to the washroom, requiring a mechanical lift each time.
Please talk with your neuro, mine said he'd only recommended or agreed with this option for a couple of patients in his career, luckily I was one.
Best of luck.
Laurakim
For me, it was a positive experience. My neuro referred me to the surgeon. I spoke with an ostomy nurse before surgery and she was in hospital to teach my caregiver [I'm in a wheelchair 24/7], and husband how to change the pouch and she is available for questions or meet with me anytime, 9 months later.
It has changed my life, we can travel again.
For me recovery was quick and pain free.
I had suffered terrible constipation, tried everything including digital stimulus. Was difficult needing so many 'false alarm' trips to the washroom, requiring a mechanical lift each time.
Please talk with your neuro, mine said he'd only recommended or agreed with this option for a couple of patients in his career, luckily I was one.
Best of luck.
Laurakim
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