Hi Rachel & Dick,

Thanks for the tips, especially one about painkillers. I have a
wonderful husband,without him I don't think I could have got through
the last 4 years, have 3 children - boys aged 17, 15 & 10 - who are
pretty good as well as it has been very hard on them as well, and
they are all willing to help as much as they can, as they just want
their mum back, oh and a barmy cocker spaniel called Sasha! It will
be good to even just be able to take her for a walk.

I will keep you updated.

Thanks again
Marina



--- In ukostomysupport@yahoogroups.com, RACHEL NEWTON <newton646@...>
wrote:
>
> 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
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: sewmad12000 <sewmad12000@...>
> To: ukostomysupport@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, 1 November, 2008 9:34:34 PM
> Subject: [UK Ostomy Support ] New
>
>
> Hi
>
> My name is Marina. I have just joined this site as I am due to have
a
> permanent ileostomy due to ulcerative colitis - diagnosed about 4
years
> ago. I don't have a date yet but have to phone on Monday to get an
> appointment to meet with my surgeon.
>
> Any tips that anyone could give me for going in to hospital would
be
> greatfully received.
>
> Thanks
> Marina
>