--- In peopleswithostomy2@yahoogroups.com, "Jeanette" <jjjnettie@...> wrote:
>Hi Jeanette,

I'm very sorry to hear of your problems. However being alive with a little
inconvenience I;m sure you will agree (is a piece of cake). I had my rectum and
colon removed about 1 1/2 years ago and I am left with a Illiostomy on my right
side.

I understand your unfortunate situation, maintain a positive attitude trust me
you will get used to your new way of life.

Good luck and God Bless!!

Tim
Southern California.


> Hi Everyone,
> My name's Jeanette, I'm from Australia. I was diagnosed with a very low rectal
cancer 2 years ago, when I was 44. My best chance of a complete cure was to have
an abdomino perineal resection. So now I have a permanent colostomy. I'm not
complaining, because the alternative, as you know, was death. Now I get to watch
my kids grow up and I can continue with the obsession that is my hobby,
Astronomy.
> My latest health issue are my hernias. One on my belly next to "the triffid",
the other is where my bum used to be. I'm going in for my first pre-op visit
with my surgeon on the 27th of July. Not looking forward to having old wounds
opened up. But the hernias aren't going to heal themselves now are they. I keep
looking beyond the surgery and post op healing to when I'm finally better.
> I just need to remember that there are LOT'S of people in this world who are
infinitely worse off than I am.
>
> Thanks for reading.
>
> Jeanette
>