Hi Marina, I have just read your email.  My husband has an illeostomy and said to take plenty of good books to read on a variety of subjects, and I recomend taking loose clothing and a pair of flat shoes for when you come out because your tummy will still be sore.  In between you may be disorientated when you first come round from your op but dont worry this is normal after any op.  Please make sure you take your painkillers when they are due as this will keep them topped up so the pain is more manageable [ this tip came from a nurse]. Make sure you ask any questions you want to, no matter how silly they seem when you ask them.  You do not say if you have any family but if you do get them on board to do as much for you as they can because you wont feel like doing much [ you wont be able to anyway for a start] Take things slowly and one step at a time.  Remember it is not the end of your world just the beginning of your new one.

Good Luck and keep us informed of your progress

 Rachel & Dick