Real Stories from Life with a Urostomy

These posts share my experience before surgery, through recovery, and into the daily adjustments that followed. They are not meant to be the only way, just an honest look at what this journey has been like for me.

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The Top Ten Benefits To Having Urostomy Surgery

When I think back to what was going through my mind when I realized I was going to lose my bladder, there was a lot of fear and anxiety with the unknowns involved. No one told me all of the awesome benefits that would come with it.

Life After Surgery: The Ostomy Adventures

Six weeks after surgery, I was learning the realities of living with a urostomy — including leaks, unexpected situations, and a few lessons along the way.

Just Another Adjustment

A week before bladder removal surgery, I wrote about preparing for life with a urostomy. This post captures my mindset as I stood on the edge of completely unknown territory.