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Neighbour/friend has just rung saying she knows that colonostopy bag operation is near and is very nervous.
But you know with all this Covid delay - it would be aeons away.
My cousin's husband has one for years but has got by so wonderfully.
She has loads of children (older) and the fact she has rung me - I know she is very worried. any advice out there - she is into third impaction this two weeks although dealing with it herself.
But you know with all this Covid delay - it would be aeons away.
My cousin's husband has one for years but has got by so wonderfully.
She has loads of children (older) and the fact she has rung me - I know she is very worried. any advice out there - she is into third impaction this two weeks although dealing with it herself.
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If she wants a source for info the link below is very good. They have many useful factsheets and booklets.
https:/ /www.co lostomy uk.org/ informa tion/
If she wants a source for info the link below is very good. They have many useful factsheets and booklets.
https:/
Hi! Slightly different but my husband has a urostomy and we found his urostomy nurse (will be the same nurse for a colostomy too)to be really good and helpful. I have also found being a member of urostomy groups on Facebook to be a wonderful world of good hints and tips and really good support too. I’m sure it would be the same for colostomy Facebook groups.
Hi jj, I had a colostomy bag (an ileostomy rather than colostomy) for five months, many years ago. There is so much support available online, including Facebook groups and other websites. Colostomy UK has already been mentioned but I'd also suggest Ileostomy & Internal Pouch Association: https:/ /iasupp ort.org / They have a forum for asking questions as well. People will have different experiences with a colostomy bag but I'd recommend her talking to someone who has been through it, either online or in person, to get some reassurance. Also, the hospital will have stoma nurses specially trained to help through the whole process and beyond - and in my experiences, these people are a godsend.
If you or your friend has any specific questions or worries I'll be happy to try to answer based on my experience. Sending best wishes to her.
If you or your friend has any specific questions or worries I'll be happy to try to answer based on my experience. Sending best wishes to her.
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