JLH posted:congrats!! a couple of suggestions
--i concur w ray about getting in shape, or if you are to stay in shape. i was 68 when i had mine and being in shape made a big difference.
--although you will be gone from home for quite some time i suggest preparing and freezing pureed veggies and/or soups
--re read what other k pouchers have written and questioned on this site. esp. sharon's posts. ask or talk, we will answer or listen.
--that's fantastic that you are meeting with other health professionals before hand. also a nutritionist, i hope. if any of them have questions invite them to our site. a question i'd ask of the nutritionist is what foods are digestible and what ones aren't. the reason being is that corn and peas and mushrooms aren't--among others--and they clog up the catheter. because Australia lacks the experience that person isn't going to know all of the restrictions. if your doctor was trained in the us, then perhaps the nutritionist and stoma nurse also have contact with that doc's staff.
--you are positive and that makes a big difference!
--and we are here for you because we understand what you are going through. friends and family can't be expected to fully understand. we are family!
--keep us posted. janet
Thank you so much. How do I find Sharon’s posts specifically?