Is it easy to find a partner and/or maintain relationship when you have Ostomy?

People with experience in Ostomy give their opinion on whether it is easy or not to have a partner or to maintain a realationship when you are diagnosed of Ostomy. What are the possible difficulties in having a relationship?

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I am in a stable relationship with a partner who is fully supportive. Try and vmbe open and honest about everything you are going through.

Posted Sep 8, 2017 by ShelleyMLC 2502

To be honest I had a boyfriend who had an ostomy and it was amazing but the long distance relationship didn't work out. There are many people out there who understand and don't even notice a difference. Don't be afraid or scared of dating

Posted Sep 8, 2017 by Laura 2001

It is easy or hard to find a partner just like you would if you didn't have an ostomy. Having an ostomy does not change trying to find a mate.

Posted Feb 24, 2019 by Dawn 2500

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Is it easy to find a partner and/or maintain relationship when you have Ostomy?

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