Is there anyone on here with a Colostomy.

It would be nice to know i am not alone.And there must be footballers with them

Bridgend Ostomy Patients Support Group YMCA, Angel Street, Bridgend CF31 4AD Every 2nd Month. 1.30pm Anita Brankley (Secretary) 0165 664 5602 or Pat Jones 0165 678 6103

Pant yr awel near Bridgend? There's a support group mate. Not got one but work with people who do, not nice but does get easier over time - all the best

Bridgend Ostomy Patients Support Group YMCA, Angel Street, Bridgend CF31 4AD Every 2nd Month. 1.30pm Anita Brankley (Secretary) 0165 664 5602 or Pat Jones 0165 678 6103

Pant yr awel near Bridgend? There's a support group mate. Not got one but work with people who do, not nice but does get easier over time - all the best

Ta m8.I am happy with it.I thought there may be members on here who might need support.Where do you work'if you don't mind me asking.

Bridgend Ostomy Patients Support Group YMCA, Angel Street, Bridgend CF31 4AD Every 2nd Month. 1.30pm Anita Brankley (Secretary) 0165 664 5602 or Pat Jones 0165 678 6103

Pant yr awel near Bridgend? There's a support group mate. Not got one but work with people who do, not nice but does get easier over time - all the best

Ta m8.I am happy with it.I thought there may be members on here who might need support.Where do you work'if you don't mind me asking.

Bristol Royal Infirmary - Intensive Care Unit.

I did have one for 2 and a half years before I had a reversal. You do learn to live with it and it didn't really restrict me even though I had a few challenges. If anybody does need any advice or support you can pm me.

Yes mate got an ileostomy same as yours but on the other side .
lost my large bowel to cancer 18months ago.
Took a bit of getting used to at first but he ho , as my oncologist said to me ....bag or a box .
no contest .
on the footy front get a few funny looks using disabled toilets at the city stadium because I look well if you know what I mean .
got in a row at man city last year with one of there stewards over using the disabled bog .should have emptied my bag over the prick lol
If you want any advice on any probs your having pm me id be glad to help you.

Top two posts there, fair play to the both of you

Yep I got one had it about 7 years now got colitis used to it now take tablets to keep the colitis at bay

I met a guy on one of the away coaches who had one.

He said it was better than using the coach toilet lol. He was a nice guy.

Quite looking forward to the cold weather watching the city..
it can be quite handy having your own personal hot water bottle to keep your hands warm .
always offer the lads around me a chance to get warm ...cant understand Why they decline the offer lol.

Quite looking forward to the cold weather watching the city..
it can be quite handy having your own personal hot water bottle to keep your hands warm .
always offer the lads around me a chance to get warm ...cant understand Why they decline the offer lol.

If you ever get pissed off by the ref'just take you bag off and throw it.Shit luck is good luck.

I did have one for 2 and a half years before I had a reversal. You do learn to live with it and it didn't really restrict me even though I had a few challenges. If anybody does need any advice or support you can pm me.

My other half suffers from colitis and lost her large bowel as a result.
She was in her early 20's but has had the stoma for nearly 10 years now. Never went down the reversal route as was told they aren't always sucessful and when you need to go... you need to go quick! She manages with the bag and doesn't worry about accidents. As mentioned elsewhere, you would never know she was poorly to look at her.
Was interested to know how you're finding things since the reversal?

I did have one for 2 and a half years before I had a reversal. You do learn to live with it and it didn't really restrict me even though I had a few challenges. If anybody does need any advice or support you can pm me.

My other half suffers from colitis and lost her large bowel as a result.
She was in her early 20's but has had the stoma for nearly 10 years now. Never went down the reversal route as was told they aren't always sucessful and when you need to go... you need to go quick! She manages with the bag and doesn't worry about accidents. As mentioned elsewhere, you would never know she was poorly to look at her.
Was interested to know how you're finding things since the reversal?

It was a big decision to have the reversal as there were risks and a 70% chance of success. I am grateful that it was successful and even though I coped ok with the colostomy and if I had to keep it I would had no problem with it , I will say it does have an effect. Since the reversal I have had no real problems as everything is back in full working order as such. If you or your other half want a more private chat PM with your contact details a we can link up. My wife was a tremendous support and I can't emphasise how important that is.
I have still kept my key for the disabled toilet which can be useful on a busy match day.