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thanks to all of you

cherriann
cherriann CSN Member Posts: 155 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
its been a while since i i posted and i just wanted to thank all of you who responded to my last post. sorry it took so long but i guess i have been trying to get use to this whole colostomy idea. i think its sinking in and i thank all of you who have responded with your strong and kind words. well 10 days left and i will let you all know how it goes.
thank you so so much, cherri
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  • KathiM
    KathiM CSN Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #2
    You know you MUST keep us up to date! It's the law!!!!!
    So, your surgery is on June 30? Am I close??? Please let us know...
    Hugs, Kathi
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  • vinny3
    vinny3 CSN Member Posts: 928 Member
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    I didn't see your original message. I had an APR with a permanent colostomy two months ago. It is quite easy to take care of. The first stoma bags you get are clear plastic and it seems depressing to think of having that. Get the opaque bags as soon as you can. I also found that the wide outlet bags with the velcro work nicely as well (Coloplast makes them) but it may be different for a female. Having a good ostomy nurse is the best help.

    Good luck, vinny3
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  • cherriann
    cherriann CSN Member Posts: 155 Member
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    vinny3 said:

    I didn't see your original message. I had an APR with a permanent colostomy two months ago. It is quite easy to take care of. The first stoma bags you get are clear plastic and it seems depressing to think of having that. Get the opaque bags as soon as you can. I also found that the wide outlet bags with the velcro work nicely as well (Coloplast makes them) but it may be different for a female. Having a good ostomy nurse is the best help.

    Good luck, vinny3

    hi vinny,
    thanks for the great post. mine will be permanent too. cancer on the spincter muscle.
    thanks again, cherri
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