--Your family sounds so much like ours. The family says my hub has
changed a lot since being sick all last year. After 2 near death
surgeries, and then 3 others from March to Oct he is so much more
calmer and takes things easier. No getting worried and overwhelmed
like before. Exercises daily now and really enjoyes life ......






- In colostomy@yahoogroups.com, JON ZAWACKI <jon.zawacki@...> wrote:
>
> It is strange that there are so many women asking questions for
their husbands isn't it.
> I agree with Peter, men, stop being sissy's about the colostomy,
you have it, deal with it, it's better than "pushing up daisies"!
> I've had mine for 2 years, (permanent) and yes it sucks, but I AM
ALIVE!
>
> Without it I would be missing my oldest daughters wedding later
this year, and I am so looking forward to walking her down the aisle.
> I also would have missed my youngest graduate from college last
year.
> I'm so proud of her, and I was able to tell her so.
>
> Did my life change, absolutely!
> Did it change for the better, Hell no.
>
> However, it has made me learn to relax, and not to let the little
things bother me. It has made me realize that there is alot that is
out of my control, and to roll with the punches.
> My family says that I am more easy going now, since I have been
sick and recovered.
>
> I think that most of you will agree with me that while our ostomies
are not a pleasant addition to our lives, they have given us a chance
to go on living, and we all need to make the best of it.
>
> My best to all of you.
>
> Jon
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Peter Gowing <mancsman@...>
> To: colostomy@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 2:24:20 PM
> Subject: Re: [colostomy] Reconnection problems?
>
> Had the reconnection last July/August. Had been in awful pain but
was forming small stools - doctors wanted to know that.
>
> I have been told to take a fibre (fiber-US) supplement with at
least 2.5l water per day. Drinking a half UK gallon (5 or 6 US
pints) takes some doing but well worth it. No pain. No smell. No
desperate urgency.
>
> Was also recommended that if I get the attack of the runs, I take a
prescription only course of Multivitamins to get back what I have
lost but only for a few days after the attack stops.
>
> Other than that, no treatment, no drugs and fighting fit.
>
> I have noticed within this group that it is very often that women
are asking questions on behalf of their husbands. Come on men, stop
being pussys. Nothing emasculating about a colostomy. After all,
you've got it already.
>
> Drink plenty of water, take the fibre, drop the amount of meat
(only by a little in my case) eat veg and walk, walk, walk. Work
that stuff out of you.
>
> Colostomy makes no life changes and a reversal is even better.
>
> Peter
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: carla <carla_grooms2001@ yahoo.com>
> To: colostomy@yahoogrou ps.com
> Sent: Thursday, 15 February, 2007 5:00:58 PM
> Subject: [colostomy] Reconnection problems?
>
>
> My hub had reconnection and is having some worries of course. He is
> worried that not using the bathroom every day is a problem. What do
you
> all eat to keep things regular? A lot of stomach hurting on the
bottom
> and soreness. Is this normal? Do yuo all have this trouble after
> resection? He is eating a lot of veggies and things but what else
helps
> keep no constipation? Carla and Lonnie
>