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Preparing for upcoming colostomy surgery-any clues on what to expect?

Ostomy | Last Active: Sep 29, 2023 | Replies (62)
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I would say it depends on your overall health before surgery. I had my surgery on the 26th of May and flew home on the 8th of June. That involved a 2 day plane ride as we were in the Azores when I had to have emergency surgery. You will be very tired and weak. Be sure to use the wheelchair assistance at the airports.
Listen to your body and don't push yourself. My husband has done most of the cooking for me.
Praying for your recovery. Annie

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katertucker | @katertucker | Jul 5, 2023

Emergency surgery while on vacation....how awful and scary. Good to know I don't need to stay for weeks after I get out of the hospital but I do plan at least a few days at a hotel first.
My husband has MS so I am well aware I will need all the airline assistance and sadly will need it for my initial consultation trio because prednisone has just destroyed me.

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