Hi all! I have been reading this board for several months but this is my first post. I am a 59 year old woman who has had tonic/clonic seizures since the age of 14. The seizures' frequency and violence is only made worse by meds so I live without any seizure control. On Christmas Eve I was diagnosed with rectal/colon cancer (the last thing in the world I was expecting; still in shock and crying). My doctor has informed me that he intends to initially remove my rectum and put me on a colostomy bag. I am now reading on the internet about living with a colostomy bag, what it is, etc. and am concerned what will happen to it when I have a seizure. I can only imagine that it will be torn from my body at the site.The seizures are unavoidable. I live alone. Does anyone have any knowledge of someone with epilepsy who has lived with this issue? Either successfully or unsuccessfully. I am thinking the surgery is not wise. I would really appreciate any information you could share.
TIA
Patty
TIA
Patty