“I view my surgery and my stoma as something which has saved my life….I will now have a colostomy for life.  I have eight years experience of a stoma now although only a year with my colostomy so I am a relative newbie when it comes to that.  Although I have learned a lot, I also have a lot still to learn.  My stoma and I are well.  I am fortunate enough that having a colostomy which has improved the quality of my life.  I have a full time job which is demanding but my new plumbing doesn’t affect me too much.  Yes, I have had the odd leak and had to deal with this but no more than anyone who may have to dash to the toilet with a funny tummy.  I do worry about some issues like pancaking and smells at work. In some ways, I can also hold off going to the toilet until I can make it…The way I see it, I have some more control over my bowel movement as well as being a survivor, for want of a better phrase…I know that things may change in the future and that I may have other issues to deal with in relation to my stoma, but I will address and try to overcome them when they happen.”

Laura

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