An Ostomy Saved My Life - Jen, Stage IIIa Colon Cancer Survivor

It’s common not to want an ostomy at first - just ask Kristi. But she will also be the first to tell you how happy she is now living cancer-free with one.
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An ostomy is a surgically created opening in your abdomen that allows waste or urine to leave your body from that stoma instead of your rectum and anus. Think of your ostomy’s function as you did your natural bowel movements. You still have the same bowel; it just might be redirected. Call our free Helpline with any more questions: (877) 422-2030
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Пікірлер: 10

  • @solsouth
    @solsouth Жыл бұрын

    Good on you, you are fortunate to look forward to a “relatively” normal life. You have my sympathy. I have had a cystoma for 5 months and for the 1st 3 months I also I had a nephrostoma. I have stage 4 metastasised prostrate cancer. Good luck with your life going forward only we can understand what we have to go through.

  • @tjk7233
    @tjk7233 Жыл бұрын

    My Ostomy saved my life. There is no reason to feel ashamed. You’re Ostomy either saved your life, or life is significantly more manageable.

  • @lucyben123
    @lucyben123

    Similiar story here, I was diagnosed with stage two colon cancer in August. My ileostomy will probably be permanent as I have crohns as well. Thanks for sharing and being so positive!

  • @tommygoins4949
    @tommygoins4949 Жыл бұрын

    So happy for you. God bless you. You're beautiful.

  • @lindamason8168
    @lindamason8168 Жыл бұрын

    Stage 2 high risk CRC survivor

  • @majorwhite51
    @majorwhite51 Жыл бұрын

    Had my bladder and prostrate removed last November 2022 my bag and operation stopped the pain