💬 What’s one thing you wish you knew before your ostomy surgery? For new ostomate Faith Chandler, it was the adjustment period—learning to slowly reintroduce foods, manage fatigue, and make peace with her body and “Ramona the stoma.” For others, it’s remembering that there’s room for all your emotions before and after surgery. Grief, frustration, anxiety, hope, gratitude… all of it is valid. How about you? What advice would you give someone preparing for ostomy surgery? ⬇️ #OstomyAwareness #Ile