[x_text]I’m going to need a what?! Hearing that you need an ostomy for the first time can be shocking. In fact, many people given the option of an ostomy choose to suffer for quite a while before even being willing to let their doctor explain it further. Once the initial shock wears off and you decide going through with the surgery is just something you’ve got to do, you can start thinking about how to prepare for the surgery. You likely have a laundry list of things to get done beforehand from getting time off at work to making sure you have help lined up for your recovery to getting your home in order and seeing your friends. It can be pretty overwhelming!

Take a deep breath. You’re going to get everything on your checklist done.[/x_text]