While getting an ostomy can solve many of the physical challenges that made an ostomate sick, it does not instantly heal all the mental anguish the person went through before their surgery – and the surgery itself can be an issue they must grapple with. Shield HealthCare’s Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist, Laura Cox, discusses the mental health challenges she faced before and after surgery, and how she’s learning to cope and handle the stress that comes with being an ostomate.
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