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    I had my colostomy reversed as quickly as possible. As an RN I did a lot of post OP colostomy teaching. I thought I was helping my patients deal with the ostomy. After winding up with on myself I realised I was just teaching the mechanics, not the emotional.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jdfoxinc View Post
    I had my colostomy reversed as quickly as possible. As an RN I did a lot of post OP colostomy teaching. I thought I was helping my patients deal with the ostomy. After winding up with on myself I realised I was just teaching the mechanics, not the emotional.
    If I may ask how long is the rehab after the reversal ? As the doc explained to me the actual operation is fairly simple (I have a loop stoma) it's the change of diet again that got me worried I lost almost 30 lb in two months and a lot of muscle mass . Been eating very well now but the last thing I want is jello and oatmeal for my diet
    If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck!

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    Quote Originally Posted by 45workhorse View Post
    What Petrol & Powder said!!!!!
    Ditto.

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    It would be easier for me...I have no fondness for turkey.

    Hunting is fun but I do not hunt to eat. Far less expensive for me to buy food than harvest deer. Local store has pork loins for $.99/lb

    At my deer camp, I would still be welcomed and would wind up being Camp Bitch. Cook a few meals, hang with the guys, have a bunch of laughs,...etc etc.
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    Your health comes first . . . there will be more hunting seasons to come.

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    No contest! Take care of yourself.

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    All I’ll say is if it goes bad and you die in the woods know that you will forever be known as a Darwin award winner.

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    Turkey and fixins don't have to be on any certain day. Get better first and then have a true Thanksgiving for your returned health! The hunting will always roll around again in time. Your health comes first.


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    I passed on one firearms hunting season, when I had my first knee replacement. Did get some of the early archery season in. First year, in a long time, I didn't get deer. Glad I had the surgery. Worked out so well, I had the other done four months later. By next season, I was well into full recovery. My knees were so bad, that I was concerned about falling getting into my tree stands.

    Get'er done, you won't regret it.............and good luck.

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    I've missed three seasons due to recovery, two for broken right foot and one for rotator cuff repairs. Did not miss Thanksgiving, just hunting season. Get fixed, live long and hung much more later.
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    Thanks all for guidance and support I'll sit this years rifle season out , I just looked over the Pa seasons and looks like I'll be able to do some archery with the cross bow and early muzzleloader seasons . My brother lives real close to were I hunt 200 yds away so I'll have some support if I need it . Still a bitter pill to swallow this will be the first time I miss a rifle season but my wife and the rest of you all are right there will be next year.

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    If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck!

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    You made the right decision to put the rest of your life first, it is a no brainer!

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    I think you made a smart but difficult decision. Good Luck in the early season and with your surgery.

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    Mine was my colon. I don't remember the post OP for an illiostomy.
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    Congrats on the right decision at least in my mind
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    I didn't know they made camo ostomy bags.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jsizemore View Post
    I didn't know they made camo ostomy bags.
    Haha it's gray now but rattle can and a few leaves I can camo anything . Thanks for the chuckle I've learned through this entire that a little bit of joking even at yourself is good medicine ! Plus I've saved a bunch on TP in the last few months ! Lol
    If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck!

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    LOL! Keep up the good attitude! We're with you, as much as strangers can be!

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    Quote Originally Posted by RU shooter View Post
    Haha it's gray now but rattle can and a few leaves I can camo anything . Thanks for the chuckle I've learned through this entire that a little bit of joking even at yourself is good medicine ! Plus I've saved a bunch on TP in the last few months ! Lol
    Your still getting around on your hind legs. You got most of it beat. There's a whole bunch to be happy about!

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    Quote Originally Posted by dangitgriff View Post
    Ditto.
    Double ditto

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