Having any surgery when you are in good health is better than having emergency surgery, the recovery time is much faster. I had semi-emergency surgery, I was admitted Wednesday night, in surgery Friday morning. I don't remember Thursday, I was either knocked out by the doctors or so sick, I knew I was in good hands, that I don't remember all the test that they ran. Learning how to live with and emptying "2 bags" will require a more alert person who is willing to learn now to do new things. Bending over to pick something up off the floor will be a new experience. You have made changes in your life style, with the surgeries you have had, if you have the "2 bag surgery" you will be making more changes. If you have a support group you may want to discuss your concerns with when. They will either be at your side through it all or you may never see them again. We never know who our real friends are until we are faced with major adversities. I have more people there for me than I ever dreamed of.

Now is time to make the decision to step off that cliff. It could just be a small step down and a smooth path from there. Good luck.

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