Hello all - I wanted to update you on our experience. My husband received an "end" colostomy on Friday the 23rd. We were in the hospital (Rochester) until Tuesday. He has a slow progressing form of ALS with mobility and dexterity issues, which probably added a day to our hospital stay, and then I believe we had an extra day just trying to find a home health organization in our hometown to follow-up with us (due to a nurse shortage in our area). After discharge, we stayed 3 nights in a hotel-really more for peace of mind, than true need. We made the 6 hour drive home on Friday. He did fine, worst part was finding a family restroom during the drive. Today is day 10 and he worked (from home) all day. His appetite is voracious - which is a big change from the last 6 months! The surgeon and nurses and training were all absolutely PHENOMENAL! While we are still adjusting, it does seem like it will become routine and manageable!