Going for it - but freaking out nonetheless

[CRguy]

kickASS and take names sista' !!!!

I suppose most folks try to be "nice" and "supportive" ???? .....
BUTT unless they have been thru this ... they really don't know shit from shinola.

Your life
Your choice
yeah, like I said ...... OWN IT !

You are doing what is the right thing for YOU
everybody else is just gonna have to take a number and stand in the "My Opinions Don't Matter " line

because those opinions don't matter

WORD !!!!

Sending MEGA POSI +++++++ VIBES your way

Harmony with you on the journey
Cheers
CRguy

[juliej]

Ana, it's your body, your decision, your life. No one understands how you feel more than you do. I applaud you for thinking this through and making a decision based on your goals: freedom and quality of life. Your colleagues may mean well, but they should be supporting you, not second-guessing your decision. Try to stay calm in these last pre-surgery hours. Watch a movie. Go for a walk. Think about something that makes you happy. I'll be sending lots of prayers for a successful surgery and an easy recovery!

xo,
Juliej

[[Ana & Alex]]

Thank you so much for the love and prayers.
I feel much better after reading through your good vibes and walking through the hospital (I was dancing to the sound of Queen just now ahaha).

Thank you CR Guy for such a precious empowerment and for making me laugh! I was really in need of it

I'm going to try to sleep now

THANK YOU

[CRguy]

What you said just made me smile !!!!
dancing .... Queen
first thing in MY mind was ABBA = Dancing Queen

AND anything with Freddie Mercury doing his big vocals with Queen = EPIC stuff

SO my friend whether you are dancing with Queen OR
are in fact a Dancing Queen ...no matter

WE BE ROCKING WITH YOU !!!!!!

Let us know how you're doing when you are feeling Ok to post

Cheers and Harmony
CR

[Lee]

Hope your out of surgery now.

Thinking of you,

Lee

[Soccermom2boys]

Thinking of you, Fredy87! You rocking that new colostomy attire?!

Give us an update when you're up for it--you have supporters on here waiting to hear how you're doing!

[[Ana & Alex]]

Dear Colonclubers,

I'm alive and kicking! Still in the ICU but I'm going up today to a normal bedroom station and will be able to see my daughter

Woken up with a light feeling of relief and not feeling the need to go to the loo. Just for that, I'm already loving my new bellyBUTTon

I've seen it, touched it, changed the pouch. I'm gonna rock this baby for sure!

I don't have a lot of pain because I have a epidural and the best Anesthesist in the world

Thank you so much for your positive energies! You really lifted me up
Xoxox

Keeping Strong!
Ana

[MissMolly]

Anna:
It is WONDERFUL to hear from you with your surgery behind you in the rear view mirror.

I am glad that you have such a wonderful anthesiologist. Pain control means so much during the early post operative days.

I hope that you have been able to visit with your endering daughter. Sharing hugs and snuggles. You have earned esteemed respect this coming Mother's Day, for your decisions and choices always placed your daughter as your singular top priority. Happy Mother's Day, to you.

Warm wishes and genuine prayer flowing from me to you,
Karen

[Lee]

Keep up the wonderful progress. You're gonna be out of that hospital in no time. Don't forget to walk, walk, walk those halls.

All the best,

Lee

[juliej]

Woken up with a light feeling of relief and not feeling the need to go to the loo. Just for that, I'm already loving my new bellyBUTTon

Excellent news, Ana! When I had an ileostomy I named it "Bellybutt" so naming yours "bellyButton" is close! Aren't epidurals the best?! So glad to hear you're feeling good about your decision too. Keep up the good work and you'll be outta the Big House in no time!

xo,
Juliej

[MissMolly]

The name of my stoma is "Button" - so named because it looks like a shirt sleeve button.

It's not unusual for people to assign a name to their stoma. Over the months ahead, you will be looking at your stoma when changing the ostomy pouch and durIng daily skin care. It makes sense to give this newly located segment of intestine a name so that you can mentally and physically refer to it. Naming a stoma also adds to a lighter mood and levity when there is a stoma mishap (an erupting stoma spray liquid poo, a leaking ostomy wafer). Humor is a valuable resource.

Welcome to your stoma, BellyBUTTon.
- K -

[AussieAssCancer]

So glad to hear from you on the other side!

Lots of walking and don't be afraid to ask for pain meds if needed.

You'll be causing havoc again before you know it!!