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Ostomy: Adapting to life after colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy

Ostomy | Last Active: Mar 24 1:09pm | Replies (419)

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@kowalski

I am fighting getting a colostomy bag. CTCA uses a system called Y90. Implanted radioactive pellets implanted in the tumor. My tumor is on the anus, so surgery to remove it is out of the question. Hopefully, I am a good candidate for this. I am, was very active. The bag would put a damper on my life style. I know people have them and prosper. But it scares the poop out of me. Hope God as my co-pilot will find an alternative to the bag.

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Replies to "I am fighting getting a colostomy bag. CTCA uses a system called Y90. Implanted radioactive pellets..."

@kowalski, I can understand your concerns and trepidation about getting a colostomy. In addition to @engelee's encouraging life story, I'd like to invite @dragonass and @mlmcg to also share their thoughts on living an active life with a colostomy.

You may also be interested in the stories shared in the ostomy blog:
- Living with an Ostomy https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/living-with-an-ostomy/

Kowalski, what is your primary concern about having a colostomy bag?