Your Emotions After Ostomy Surgery: What to Expect

August 15, 2022

After surgery, many ostomy patients feel that their body image has been damaged in some way. This can sometimes lead to the development of negative emotions about the body and damage self-esteem. In this article, we’ll discuss some strategies for managing those negative emotions. Dealing With Emotions After Stoma Surgery It’s common to feel a…

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Rachaél’s Story

March 1, 2021

I had emergency surgery on 10/8/21 due to a ruptured colon. The worst pain I’ve ever felt in my life. This was my 22nd surgery in 12 years. I woke up to find I had a new addition to my body- a colostomy bag. While spending 5 weeks recovering in the hospital, I joined an…

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