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I’m now a Bagger!!
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Aug 24, 2012 - 3:55 pm
Hello my friends. I know it’s been a long time since my posting but I’ve had a lot going on a lot of changes with my fight. After 2 years to pooping problems (as most of us Colorectal Cancer patients have) my Ostomy bag was put in last month and so far so good. Last week I took my 6 year old son to see a movie. I haven’t been to a movie in over a year! I hope to do other things like camping, going to the state fair and so on. So, in a way my life has restarted and I’m no longer locked within 10 feet of a bathroom. LOL and so far I’m still NED!! Brooks |
Joined: Feb 2009
I've been wondering how things were going with you. So glad to hear that you are starting to do things again. Yesterday it was probably close to 25 times, but it was mainly confined to a period of two hours and that amount of times is unusual, but when I'm going through days like that, I've often thought about getting it re-reversed. So glad you are posting and thanks for the update. Congratulations on the NED too. Live Life!!!
Kim
Joined: Oct 2009
Rather ironic that way back you were six months ahead of me.......steve
Joined: Jun 2009
Steve, I agree, and now I'm a bagger too
Joined: Jan 2010
I know you were really limited before, so go enjoy life now!
Hugs
Maire who loves kitties
Joined: Jun 2009
It's been a long two years for you - seems like a lifetime I'm sure.
Here's to your newfound freedom and continued good luck with your clear status.
-Craig
Joined: Apr 2012
Good news always welcome here. Hope there is more of it. Good luck to you.
Joined: May 2005
Hi Brooks,
I'm happy to hear you are still NED and that you've resolved the bathroom issues.
It's tough to have to worry about bathroom issues. I'm glad you popped in again.
-Phil
Joined: Apr 2010
I'm just so darned happy to see you back and doing well!!!!!
Winter Marie
Joined: Apr 2004
It is a brave step to make the decision to go from something that in our minds is 'normal' to a something that is 'abnormal' but clearly it was the right decision and is already having a huge impact on your quality of life. I am soon destined to become a double bagger (urostomy as well) and have to say after having had an ileostomy for a year back in 2004 that part of the process doesn't worry me too much. It quickly becomes so normal and is quite liberating compared to unpredictable bowel habits.
Congrats on the right decision,
steve
Joined: Oct 2008
to see you my friend i think of you often.im sorry you had to become a bagger but if it works for you thats all that matters.still fighting my stage 4 just in my lungs now but having platelet issues.hope to see more updates from you...Godbless...johnnybegood
Joined: Aug 2010
Welcome to the club.
You'll adapt to it well. I dont miss all the toilet runs at all. Quality of life is much greater with a bag in my opinion.
Joined: Sep 2009
That's great to hear. I hope that you are able to do more now that you aren't tied to the bathroom:) Take care & God bless. Margaret
Joined: May 2012
Sounds like you made a good decision and that it has dramatically improved your quality of life. Congratulations on being NED; must feel good. Best wishes Art
Joined: Jul 2012
I'm really very happy for you Brooks!! Now go enjoy life again!!
Kathy :)
ps. Lovin the NED!!!!
Joined: Apr 2009
Welcome to the club,I'm glad you are doing better.It's not so bad,but keep a few supplies handy.
Joined: Jun 2006
ahhh that is great Brooks.....so happy for you and NED too
good stuff....hope you really start to get out and enjoy yourself
mags
Joined: Jul 2012
Cokgrats on NED! I agree quality of life is so important...enjoy your time with your son.
Alex