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I had my Ileostomy on the 18th March 2008, the medical name being a "Panproctocolectomy". This followed a good ten years of being in constant pain - some of it unbearable. Now, following the operation, I have no pain, and have only had to change my lifestyle a little. When I realised the operation was a necessity, I tried to find some information on the internet about it, and what it would entail, but although I found some, it was not of much use - there was very little information to follow from a patients perspective. I spoke to the Stoma Nurses at my local hospital before the operation, and they explained more in 20 minutes, then I was able to find on the Internet in 3 months! Due to the lack of information available, and also as it helped me accept my new lifestyle, I thought I would write some notes up, in the hope that it may help others in the same situation as me. These notes are on these pages. Warning! I have included a "photo" section - the photo's will include pictures of my stoma - and will not be for those with a weak stomach - Please don't look at the photo's unless you are prepared for it. Please use the navigation links at the top to visit the page of your choice, and if these pages help you, please let me know by using the contact button at the top.     I Hope these brief notes have helped. If they have, please feel free to contact me using the link above.