Hi Joyce,
You know I used to believe I was the only one in the world. I am soooo glad I
am not. It is hard for me at times to deal with people whom have never heard of
it before. Let me go back one step.....I am single at 50 and would like to find
someone someday that will ok with it. Dating is ok .....but then you get to the
point to move on a little. I just never know how to tell someone you "Your
rectum is on your side" If you say ostomy they look at you like you have 2
heads.....Oh well I hope there is someone out there someday. Until then I live
life to the fullest. ITS too too short not to.
take care and hope to talk soon
Susan

Joyce Lehmbeck <joycel40@...> wrote:

My name is Joyce. I had acute uc.Had my ileostomy surgery in 1983. I
was 18 then. I am now 40. Hated Prednisone. Made me balloon up so bad.
I have only had one other major problem during the 22 years. I had to
also have 4 ft of my small intestine removed. Somehow it had become
perforated. No problems since. Have had a total of 6 surgeries. Great
pain meds though. No complaints on that. I am married. We have been
together for 16 years, married for 10. I have a step-daughter who is
19 and 2 dogs who are my babies. Spoiled rotten. They are Harley(10
yrs old) and Molly (3 yrs old). Just got my computer 4 months ago.
Have never chatted or met anyone with similar surgeries until this
time. I now chat with a few different people like myself. It is so
nice to know you are all out there.





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