In this second part of a two-part series (find part one here), Shield HealthCare’s Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist, Laura Cox, interviews her parents about having a child with a stoma. She asks about their experiences and thoughts as her caregivers once she began to recover from her surgery.
Laura’s questions for her parents include:
- What has been the most difficult part of this journey?
- What do you wish you would have known before all of this?
- What was comforting to you during this difficult time?
Laura’s mother wraps up the interview with some advice for parents going through this experience: “Difficult days are difficult, but tomorrow’s a new day. And I think conveying that to your child — that we can get through this and we’ll see what tomorrow brings. And, I can say, in your case, having your ostomy surgery was the best decision you ever made.”
For more information, see related articles and resources here:
- Video: How to Prepare for Your Child’s Ostomy Surgery
- Video: What Is An Ostomy?
- I Don’t Want an Ostomy Bag – Top Concerns for Those Facing Ostomy Surgery
- About Laura Cox, Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist
- Before Ostomy Surgery
You can also find local support groups by visiting the United Ostomy Association here.