u/DadOfCasper

Ileostomy m

Who has had an ileostomy?

Mine is looming.

I am still unsure.

At the moment my major symptoms are exhaustion and low weight, and depression.

I've just looked into the reality of the operation and it's aftermath, and I don't know if I am going to be worse off if I have the surgery.

I am not using any medication.

I can eat some foods but am mostly on a Modulen only diet currently.

The surgeon is hoping for a successful laparoscopic operation, but as we know this could change.

I am starting to feel like the decision is out of time and out of my hands, but I'm not sure I can go through it.

I don't feel like I have enough indepence or support available at home.

I am in UK and with NHS.

I doubt asking this is going to help me, but I really don't know what to do.

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u/DadOfCasper — 3 hours ago