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I had moderate to severe Crohn's disease for 25+ years which ended up with me getting the surgery to have an ileostomy. Mine was not an emergency, but my specialist let me know that the scar tissue in my colon was concerning and may make it difficult to detect any colon cancer in the future. I also was in severe pain every day, so the option was to have the surgery. Not an easy one, but I had to do it.
How did you feel before having stoma surgery?
Sick everyday, fevers, abscesses, couldn't gain weight, anemic, low energy, couldn't eat.
How do you feel now after stoma surgery?
Scared, but hopeful things would improve. And it did.
Tell us about your hobbies. Any new ones since surgery?
Knitting, I like spending time with the people I love, I feel like I lost time while being sick. This has given me the chance to spend more time with the people I love.
What do you know now that you wish you knew before having surgery?
That you can still be you, even with a stoma. All the things you love to do, that makes you you, will still be there.
What are your favourite stoma products from Convatec?
ESENTA spray remover and ESENTA skin barrier wipes.
Featured Products
ESENTA™ Sting-Free Skin Barrier
ESENTA™ Sting Free Adhesive Remover