Advice
Hi! I'm Dimmer [19F] and have been dealing with Colonic Inertia and many other GI issues since 8. I've only been diagnosed and medicated for all of them since I was 18.
I'm getting to the point where an ileostomy is seeming like my only option for the pain relief I'm looking for, but the whole idea scares me. I'm super anxious and have pretty bad depression, so i have a hard time with general hygiene. I'm scared about improperly taking care of the stoma+bag and how I'll end up feeling about it mentally. I don't want to shut down and become bedridden out of fear.
I've been looking into the whole process, recovery and afterwards how life will be. I'm honestly looking for support and relief that it will be a good decision for me in the long run, and I shouldn't be scared. I'd love to know if there's any recommend wikis, articles, posts, anything that is informative for me to read!
I have a pretty bad diet too, lots of fast food and junk. What are things that would be good for me to start eating more regularly, and what should I expect my diet to be like after getting the surgery?
For added context I also have GERD, a hiatal hernia and a tight pelvic floor, which contributes to a lot of my daily pain, bloating, nausea, constipation and generally feeling horrible. Thank you so much in advance for anyone who can help<3