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I Have An Ileostomy

I hope I'm not the only one here.

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CarliG · 22-25, F

You're not. I have an ileostomy

Bushranger · 70-79, M

@CarliG How long have you had yours? Got mine in 2015 after about 25 years of ulcerative colitis.

CarliG · 22-25, F

@Bushranger got mine in 2020

Bushranger · 70-79, M

@CarliG It's a life changing event, but worth it 😊. How are you coping with it all? Took me a little while to find an appliance system that worked for me.

CarliG · 22-25, F

@Bushranger with me wasn't so much an appliance, though I love what im using. The biggest thing was changing my bag (especially early on with a clear bag) and seeing my stoma

Bushranger · 70-79, M

@CarliG Ugly little buggers, aren't they? Still dont like looking too closely at mine, lol. Have you had any problems with leaks or appluance failures?